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Kansas Medicaid (KanCare)Medicaid · Coverage · Medical Policy · KS · OB-GYN, Family Medicine, General PracticeMedium impact

KMAP BULLETIN: Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptives Coverage in Mobile Clinics

Act
by Sep 30, 2026
Effective date
Oct 1, 2026
Identified
Sep 3, 2026

Summary

Effective October 1, 2026, Kansas Medical Assistance Program (KMAP) now covers Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptives (LARCs) when provided in mobile clinics and billed with Place of Service (POS) 15. Six FDA-approved LARC products are covered under the clinic benefit when specific operational and physician direction requirements are met. Billing teams must update systems to recognize POS 15 for LARC services and ensure mobile clinic eligibility requirements are documented.

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What to do

by Sep 30, 2026 · 4 steps
01Billing team must update billing system to accept Place of Service (POS) 15 for LARC HCPCS codes J7296, J7297, J7298, J7300, J7301, and J7307 when billed through KMAP.
02Verify that mobile clinic meets all state licensing and operational requirements (mobile unit owned/leased by clinic, state-recognized/licensed, services rendered within mobile unit, physician direction per 42 CFR 440.90).
03Coordinate with providers and clinic operations to document mobile clinic eligibility.
04Monitor KanCare MCO system implementation status on the KMAP Bulletins page, as MCO implementation dates may vary from the state policy effective date.
If missed: Failure to bill with correct POS code may result in claim denials for LARC services provided in mobile clinics.

Codes mentioned

J7296J7297J7298J7300J7301J7307

Original notice

KMAP BULLETIN: Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptives Coverage in Mobile Clinics
portal.kmap-state-ks.us · Always check the source before changing claims.
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Kansas Medicaid (KanCare) policiesKS policy changesOB-GYNFamily MedicineGeneral PracticeCode J7296Code J7297Code J7298Code J7300Code J7301Code J7307

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