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New Provider Type 96 Available for Enrollment Effective May 20, 2025
Nevada Medicaid·NV · Emergency Medicine·Provider Enrollment
Effective date
May 20, 2025
We identified it
Jun 21, 2026
Summary
Nevada Medicaid has created a new provider type 96 specialty 896 for Rural Emergency Hospitals (REH) effective May 20, 2025. Enrolled REHs will receive a 5% payment increase above current outpatient service rates and can backdate enrollment to March 1, 2025.
Action Required
Rural Emergency Hospital providers in Nevada should enroll in the new provider type 96 specialty 896 through the Online Provider Enrollment portal by May 20, 2025. Review the new PT 96 Billing Guide for prior authorization and billing requirements before submitting claims with service dates on or after March 1, 2025.