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Texas MedicaidMedicaid · Coverage · General · TX · Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, OB-GYN +1 moreMedium impact

Procedure Codes J1271 and 90661 to Become Benefits for HHSC FPP Services

Effective date
May 1, 2026
Identified
Mar 14, 2026

Summary

Effective May 1, 2026, procedure codes J1271 (physician-administered drug) and 90661 (vaccine administration) will become covered benefits under the Texas HHSC Family Planning Program for Medicaid clients of all ages. Billing teams can now submit claims for these services to Texas Medicaid FPP.

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What to do

Action · 3 steps
01Before May 1, 2026: Billing team must update system to enable billing of codes J1271 and 90661 for Texas HHSC Family Planning Program Medicaid clients.
02Update encounter forms and staff training materials to reflect these new covered benefits.
03Verify system can process these codes for FPP clients of all ages.

Codes mentioned

J127190661

Original notice

Procedure Codes J1271 and 90661 to Become Benefits for HHSC FPP Services
tmhp.com · Always check the source before changing claims.
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