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2026.03 - Provider Bulletin - Reimbursement Update for Procedure Code A7048 Vacuum Drain Bottle/Tube Kit
Connecticut Medicaid (HUSKY Health)·CT · Pulmonology, Oncology, Cardiothoracic Surgery·Provider Bulletin
Effective date
Feb 1, 2026
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Connecticut Medicaid (HUSKY Health) has updated reimbursement rates for HCPCS code A7048 (vacuum drain bottle/tube kit for pleural effusions) effective retroactively to February 1, 2026. This change addresses documented access to care issues for home-based pleural effusion management.
Action Required
Immediately: Connecticut providers should download the updated fee schedule from www.ctdssmap.com to verify new reimbursement rates for A7048. Billing team should review any pending or denied claims for A7048 services provided from February 1, 2026 forward and resubmit if necessary. Contact Provider Assistance Center at 1-800-842-8440 with billing questions.