Texas MedicaidMedium ImpactBilling Codes

Coming July 2026: Second Quarter HCPCS Updates to CSHCN Services Program Procedure Codes

Published May 16, 2026Effective July 1, 2026

AI Summary

Texas Medicaid will implement HCPCS code updates on July 1, 2026, affecting the Children with Special Health Care Needs (CSHCN) Services Program. Some procedure codes will be discontinued and no longer covered, while new codes will be added but not reimbursed until rate hearings are completed.

Action Required

By July 1, 2026: Billing team must monitor for future TMHP notifications identifying specific discontinued and added HCPCS codes for CSHCN Services Program. Review CSHCN Services Program Provider Manual for current benefit information. Contact TMHP-CSHCN Services Program Contact Center at 800-568-2413 for clarification on specific code changes. Stop billing any discontinued codes effective July 1, 2026, and do not bill new codes until rate hearings are completed and reimbursement is approved.

Plan Types

Medicaid

States

TX

Specialties

pediatrics, all-specialties