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[Georgia] Policy Updates February 2026 (1/2)
CareSource·GA · Pain Management, Orthopedics, Neurosurgery +5 more·Medical Policy
Effective date
Apr 1, 2026
We identified it
May 9, 2026
Summary
CareSource Georgia Medicaid is releasing 9 policy updates effective April 1, 2026, affecting medical policies (epidural steroid injections, spinal procedures, neonatal discharge), reimbursement policies (obstetrical care, pulse oximeter devices, influenza testing), and administrative policies (observational stay limits). One new policy (Pulse Oximeter Device-Non-Invasive, PY-1740) is being added. Billing teams must review each full policy document to identify specific code changes, prior authorization requirements, and coverage modifications before the effective date.
Action Required
By March 15, 2026: Billing team must retrieve and review the complete text for all 9 policies from CareSource.com > Providers > Tools & Resources > Provider Policies (GA Medicaid section). For each policy, identify: (1) specific CPT/HCPCS codes affected, (2) prior authorization requirements, (3) coverage changes, and (4) documentation requirements. Update billing system rules, encounter forms, and provider documentation templates accordingly. Compare revised policies against archived versions to identify what changed. Complete testing of system updates by March 31, 2026. Failure to implement changes by April 1, 2026 will result in claim denials for affected procedures.