MedicaidCoverageHigh impact
Addition of procedure codes, addition of procedure codes that constitute group 9 and rate increase of procedure codes used by Free-Standing Ambulatory Surgical Centers
Maryland Medicaid·MD · Anesthesiology, Cardiology, Dermatology +10 more·Ambulatory Surgical Centers
Effective date
Apr 30, 2004
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Maryland Medicaid is removing 112 procedure codes from coverage at Ambulatory Surgical Centers and adding new Group 9 codes with rate increases. Procedures listed will no longer be reimbursed by Maryland Medicaid after April 30, 2004.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing staff at Maryland ASCs must update billing systems to block the 112 listed procedure codes for Maryland Medicaid claims with service dates after April 30, 2004. Verify CMS website for updated Medicare-approved ASC procedure codes and implement new Group 9 codes and rate increases effective April 12, 2004. Claims for discontinued codes will be denied by Maryland Medicaid.