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 is adding new Quarter 3 2026 CPT, HCPCS, and ADA codes effective July 1, 2026. Claims using these new codes will initially suspend with error code 853 until rates and policies are updated in the system, with retroactive prior authorization requests allowed during the transition.
Action Required
Starting July 1, 2026: Billing team should expect claims with new Quarter 3 2026 codes to suspend with error code 853 until further notice. Monitor for additional web announcements regarding when suspended claims will be released and prior authorization deadlines. For new codes requiring prior authorization, submit retroactive prior auth requests as needed during the transition period.