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Indiana Medicaid (IHCP)Medicaid · Coverage · Provider Bulletin · IN · Oncology, PathologyMedium impact

BT2025184: Additional biomarker testing codes covered for DOS on or after Jan. 12, 2026

Effective date
Jan 12, 2026
Identified
Jun 18, 2026

Summary

Indiana Health Coverage Programs (IHCP) is adding coverage for three new biomarker testing codes effective January 12, 2026. All three new codes (0493U, 81459, 81463) require prior authorization and are covered under Traditional Medicaid and full Indiana Medicaid State Plan benefits.

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What to do

Action · 5 steps
01Before January 12, 2026: Billing team must update systems to recognize new covered biomarker testing codes 0493U, 81459, and 81463 for Indiana Medicaid patients.
02Configure prior authorization requirements for all three codes.
03Update encounter forms to remind providers that PA is required.
04For FFS claims, contact Acentra Health at 866-725-9991 for PA questions.
05For managed care, contact the specific MCE.

Codes mentioned

8145981463

Original notice

BT2025184: Additional biomarker testing codes covered for DOS on or after Jan. 12, 2026
in.gov · Always check the source before changing claims.
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