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[Georgia] Policy Updates (2/3) June 2025
CareSource·GA · Cardiology, Oncology, Orthopedics +3 more·Medical Policy
Effective date
Aug 1, 2025
We identified it
May 9, 2026
Summary
CareSource Georgia Medicaid is releasing 9 revised medical policies effective August 1, 2025, covering breast cancer treatment management, EKG/ECG interpretation, spinal/joint procedures, vein ablation, skin substitutes, car seats, and trigger point injections. The document provides notice of these policy revisions but does not specify the actual content changes; billing teams must review individual policy pages on CareSource.com to identify specific billing code, coverage, or prior authorization impacts.
Action Required
By July 15, 2025: Billing team must access CareSource.com > Providers > Tools & Resources > Provider Policies, select Georgia Medicaid, and review the full text of all 9 revised policies (MM-1512, AD-1091, MM-1303, MM-1251, MM-0215, MM-1393, MM-1399, MM-1443, MM-0221) to identify specific changes to billing codes, coverage criteria, or prior authorization requirements. Document any changes that affect claim submission, prior auth workflows, or documentation requirements. Update billing system rules, encounter forms, and staff training by August 1, 2025 effective date. Failure to implement changes may result in claim denials or compliance issues.