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2026.2 - Provider Bulletin - Update to Reimbursement Rates for Freestanding Birthing Centers
Connecticut Medicaid (HUSKY Health)·CT · OB-GYN·Reimbursement
Effective date
May 1, 2026
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Connecticut Medicaid (CMAP) is updating reimbursement rates for freestanding birthing centers effective May 1, 2026, for uncomplicated labor and delivery services. No changes to billing requirements or revenue center codes, but providers must refer to the updated fee schedule on the CMAP website for new rates.
Action Required
By May 1, 2026: Billing team must download the updated Freestanding Birthing Center fee schedule from www.ctdssmap.com and update billing system with new reimbursement rates for Connecticut Medicaid patients. Continue using RCC 724 for completed labor/delivery and RCC 729 for transfers to hospitals. Claims before May 1, 2026 will be reimbursed at previous rates.