MedicaidReimbursementHigh impact
Updated PeachCare for Kids® Rate Increases Effective May 1, 2012
Georgia Medicaid·GA · Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics +2 more·Claims & Billing
Effective date
May 1, 2012
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
PeachCare for Kids (Georgia Medicaid) increased reimbursement rates for immunizations, office visits, hospital care, and DRG codes effective May 1, 2012. Most immunization administration fees increased to $8.50, office visits saw significant rate increases (some over $60), and DRG codes received a 15% increase.
Action Required
By May 1, 2012: Billing team must update PeachCare for Kids fee schedules in billing system with new reimbursement rates for all listed immunization, office visit, hospital care, and DRG codes. Verify system is calculating correct payment amounts for Georgia Medicaid claims to ensure proper reimbursement.