MedicaidBilling CodesMedium impact
National Correct Coding Initiative Quarterly Update for July 2026
Medi-Cal·CA·Coding
Effective date
Jul 1, 2026
We identified it
Jun 18, 2026
Summary
CMS has released quarterly National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) payment policy updates that will be incorporated into the Medi-Cal claims processing system. These are mandatory national coding edits that affect how claims are processed and paid.
Action Required
By July 1, 2026: Billing team must review the specific NCCI edits on the Medicaid National Correct Coding Initiative page and update billing software to incorporate new coding edit rules. Monitor for claim denials and rejections starting July 1st due to new NCCI edits.