MedicaidBilling CodesMedium impact
Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) Code A9608 Must Be Billed With a National Drug Code
Nevada Medicaid·NV · Nuclear Medicine, Radiology·Pharmacy
Effective date
May 22, 2026
We identified it
Jun 21, 2026
Summary
Effective May 22, 2026, Nevada Medicaid requires that HCPCS code A9608 (Flotufolastat F 18 diagnostic injection) must be billed with a National Drug Code (NDC) on physician-administered drug claims. This is a go-forward change with no automatic reprocessing of existing claims.
Action Required
Before May 22, 2026: Billing team must update billing system to require NDC codes when billing HCPCS A9608 for Nevada Medicaid patients. Update encounter forms and train staff on NDC requirement for this diagnostic injection. Claims without NDC will be denied.