MedicaidBilling CodesHigh impact
MSA 17-01
Michigan Medicaid - MDHHS·MI·Provider Bulletin
Effective date
Jan 1, 2017
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Michigan Medicaid has implemented extensive CPT and HCPCS code updates effective January 1, 2017, adding over 150 new billable codes across multiple provider categories and discontinuing 200+ older codes. The bulletin also introduces new coverage for existing codes and establishes retroactive coverage for select procedures dating back to August 2016.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing team must update billing software to include all new 2017 HCPCS codes listed for your provider category and remove all discontinued codes effective December 31, 2016. Update encounter forms to reflect new codes 97161-97168 for therapy services and new prior authorization requirements for codes marked with asterisks (36473, 36474, J0570, 81327, A4467). Claims using discontinued codes after December 31, 2016 will be denied. Submit retroactive claims for eligible codes 92601-92604 for services provided October 1, 2016 or later.