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Medicaid Alert - MA-1999-10
New Jersey Medicaid·NJ · Pediatrics, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine·Provider Notice
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
New Medicaid policy MA-1999-10 establishes screening requirements for lead exposure and toxicity. This fresh policy (1 day old) likely introduces new billing procedures, documentation requirements, or coverage guidelines for lead screening services that may affect pediatric and primary care billing workflows.
Action Required
Immediately: Review full policy document at https://www.njmmis.com/documentDownload.aspx?document=ma1999-10.pdf to determine specific billing code requirements, documentation standards, and coverage criteria for lead exposure screening. Billing team should identify any new CPT codes for lead screening and update encounter forms accordingly. Providers must be notified of any new documentation requirements for lead toxicity assessments.