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Newsletter Vol. 10, No. 83
New Jersey Medicaid·NJ · General Surgery, Orthopedics, Cardiothoracic Surgery +7 more·Provider Notice
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Jun 20, 2026
Summary
New Jersey Medicaid has updated their Second Surgical Opinion Program requirements. This policy change affects providers who need to obtain second surgical opinions for certain procedures under the Medicaid program.
Action Required
Billing team should review the full policy document at the provided URL to understand specific requirements for second surgical opinion documentation and prior authorization processes. Update workflow procedures for Medicaid surgical cases that may require second opinions.