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KMAP BULLETIN: NCCI/MUE Editing – October 2026
Kansas Medicaid (KanCare)·KS·Provider Bulletin
Effective date
Oct 1, 2026
We identified it
Sep 3, 2026
Summary
Kansas KMAP is implementing quarterly updates to National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) and Medically Unlikely Edits (MUE) rules effective October 1, 2026. Billing teams must review and apply the updated NCCI/MUE editing files from the Medicaid website to ensure accurate claim processing and avoid denials. Implementation timing may vary by KanCare MCO.
Action Required
By October 1, 2026: Billing team must obtain and implement the Q4 2026 NCCI and MUE editing files from the Kansas KMAP Medicaid website. Update billing software with the new bundling rules, code pair edits, and medically unlikely edit thresholds. Verify with each contracted KanCare MCO for their specific system implementation date using the KanCare Open Claims Resolution Log. Monitor for any claim denials due to new NCCI/MUE edits and adjust billing practices accordingly. Failure to implement updates will result in claims being rejected or denied for coding violations.