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2026 ICD10-PCS Revisions Effective 4/1/2026
Arkansas Medicaid·AR·Coding
Effective date
Apr 1, 2026
We identified it
Apr 21, 2026
Summary
This policy announces the 2026 ICD-10-PCS procedure code revisions that take effect April 1, 2026. The billing team must obtain and implement updated procedure codes in their billing system to ensure accurate coding and claim processing starting on the effective date.
Action Required
Before April 1, 2026: Billing team must obtain the complete 2026 ICD-10-PCS code set from the source document (https://humanservices.arkansas.gov/wp-content/uploads/ON-009-26.docx), review all procedure code changes, and update billing system code tables and provider encounter forms accordingly. Providers should be notified of any coding changes affecting their specialties. Failure to update codes by the effective date will result in claim rejections and denials. NOTE: This summary document does not contain specific code details—the full policy document must be reviewed to identify which codes were added, deleted, or modified.