MedicaidBilling CodesMedium impact
Quarter 3 2026 New Code Update
Nevada Medicaid·NV·Provider Announcement
Effective date
Jul 1, 2026
We identified it
Jun 21, 2026
Summary
Nevada Medicaid has added new Quarter 3 2026 CPT, HCPCS, and ADA codes to their system effective July 1, 2026. Claims using these new codes will suspend with error code 853 until rates and policies are updated, but providers can submit retroactive prior authorization requests during this transition period.
Action Required
Starting July 1, 2026: Billing team should expect claims with Quarter 3 2026 new CPT, HCPCS, and ADA codes to suspend with error code 853 until Nevada Medicaid updates rates and policies. Monitor for additional web announcements regarding when suspended claims will be released. Submit retroactive prior authorization requests for new codes requiring prior auth as needed during the transition period.