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[Georgia] Influenza Testing - GA MCD-PY-1543 - Retired & Archival
CareSource·GA·Provider Bulletin
Effective date
Sep 10, 2026
We identified it
Aug 12, 2026
Summary
Effective September 10, 2026, Georgia Medicaid is retiring the Influenza Testing Policy (GA MCD-PY-1543) and archiving it. Going forward, all influenza testing claims must be billed according to CMS and NCCI guidelines rather than the retired state-specific policy. No new billing codes or requirements are introduced; providers should continue following standard coding guidelines.
Action Required
Before September 10, 2026: Billing team should remove any internal references to policy GA MCD-PY-1543 from billing software, documentation templates, and compliance checklists. Verify that influenza testing claims are being submitted using current CMS and NCCI guidelines. No workflow changes are required; this is a policy retirement notification only. No claims will be denied if submitted to CMS/NCCI standards.