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Coverage of Congenital Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Screening - Key Medicaid Information for Fee-for-Service and Managed Care Providers

Florida Medicaid·FL · Pediatrics·Medical Policy
Effective date
Jul 1, 2024
We identified it
Jun 16, 2026
Days to comply

Summary

Florida Medicaid now provides additional reimbursement of $21.05 for congenital CMV screening (CPT 87496) for qualifying newborns, paid separately from DRG payments. Providers can submit claim adjustments for services back to July 1, 2024.

Action Required

Action needed
Immediately: Billing team should submit claim adjustments for CMV screening (CPT 87496) with dates of service on or after July 1, 2024, using frequency code '7' and the 13-digit ICN of the original paid claim. For claims exceeding 12-month submission limits, use exceptional claims process via Florida Medicaid Secure Web Portal. Update billing system to capture additional $21.05 reimbursement for qualifying newborn CMV screenings.

Affected Billing Codes

87496