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Newsletter Vol. 4, No. 03
New Jersey Medicaid·NJ·Coding
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Jun 20, 2026
Summary
New billing instructions have been issued specifically for reference laboratory services at hospitals only. This clarification provides updated guidance on how hospitals should handle billing for laboratory tests performed by reference labs.
Action Required
Hospital billing teams should review the updated reference laboratory billing instructions in Newsletter Vol. 4, No. 03 and ensure compliance with the clarified procedures. Non-hospital practices are not affected by this change.