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[Indiana] Policy Updates - March 2026
CareSource·IN · Oncology, General Surgery·Medical Policy
Effective date
May 1, 2026
We identified it
May 9, 2026
Summary
CareSource Indiana Medicaid has issued a monthly policy notification announcing two medical policy revisions effective May 1, 2026: updates to the Microwave Ablation of Tumors policy (MM-1482) and Non-Emergency Facility to Facility Transfers policy (MM-1446). The billing team must review the full policy text on CareSource.com to identify specific coverage, billing code, or authorization requirement changes.
Action Required
By April 15, 2026: Billing team must access the full revised policies for MM-1482 (Microwave Ablation of Tumors) and MM-1446 (Non-Emergency Facility to Facility Transfers) on CareSource.com > Providers > Tools & Resources > Provider Policies, select Indiana Medicaid plan. Document any changes to prior authorization requirements, covered procedures, billing codes, or medical necessity documentation. Update billing system rules, encounter forms, and provider alerts accordingly. Compare revised policies to archived versions to identify specific changes. Communicate updates to clinical and billing staff before May 1, 2026 effective date. Failure to implement changes may result in claim denials or compliance issues with Indiana Medicaid.