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Subject Information Letter No. 2026-11 ICD10

Texas Medicaid·TX·General
Effective date
Not stated
We identified it
May 19, 2026
Days to comply
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Summary

Texas HHSC has updated their Related Conditions List by removing invalid ICD-10 diagnosis codes and adding new corresponding ICD-10 codes. This replaces the previous 2024 guidance and affects billing for persons with related conditions in Texas Medicaid programs.

Action Required

Action needed
Immediately: Billing team must access the updated ICD-10 codes list via the provided link and update billing software to remove invalid ICD-10 codes from the Related Conditions List. Replace with new corresponding ICD-10 diagnosis codes as specified in IL 2026-11. Update encounter forms and coding references. Contact LTSS_Policy@hhs.texas.gov with 'Information Letter No. 2026-11' in subject line for questions. Failure to use valid codes will result in claim denials.

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