MedicaidReimbursementMedium impact
Updated Rate for Newborn Bloodspot Screening
Alaska Medicaid·AK · OB-GYN, Pediatrics, Family Medicine·Billing & Coding
Effective date
Nov 25, 2022
We identified it
Jun 21, 2026
Summary
Alaska Medicaid updated the reimbursement rate for newborn bloodspot screening to $190.50 effective November 25, 2022. Hospitals must bill using procedure code S3620 as a line item on inpatient claims, while non-hospital providers can bill separately only if the screening wasn't performed during the hospital stay.
Action Required
Immediately: Alaska providers must update billing systems to use procedure code S3620 for newborn bloodspot screening at the rate of $190.50. Hospitals must include S3620 as a line item on inpatient claims. Non-hospital providers may only bill S3620 if screening was not performed during hospital stay. Update fee schedules and billing rules accordingly.