MedicaidCoverageMedium impact
Coverage for Procedure Codes 0479T and 0480T
Arkansas Medicaid·AR · Dermatology, Dentistry, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery·Provider Notice
Effective date
Aug 1, 2026
We identified it
Aug 22, 2026
Summary
Arkansas Department of Human Services has added coverage for two laser ablation procedure codes (0479T and 0480T) effective August 1, 2026. Billing teams must update systems to allow claims submission for these codes and monitor for retroactive claim adjustments from prior to the effective date.
Action Required
By August 1, 2026: Billing team must update billing software to enable claims submission for CPT codes 0479T and 0480T under MEDSV outpatient provider contracts. Verify that claims for these codes are no longer rejected as non-covered. Flag and review any claims processed between August 1, 2026 and the date of this notice (August 19, 2026) for potential retroactive adjustment or resubmission. Contact Provider Assistance Center at (800) 457-4454 or (501) 376-2211 with questions about claim reversal or adjustment procedures. Failure to update systems may result in unnecessary claim denials.