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Indiana Medicaid (IHCP)Medicaid · Coverage · Medical Policy · IN · Oncology, Hematology, OB-GYN +1 moreMedium impact

BT2024185: IHCP announces coverage of additional biomarker testing codes

Act
immediately
Effective date
Nov 1, 2024
Identified
Jun 19, 2026

Summary

IHCP (Indiana Health Coverage Programs) has added coverage for 5 additional biomarker testing codes effective retroactively from November 1, 2024. All codes require prior authorization and are covered under both managed care and fee-for-service delivery systems.

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What to do

immediately · 4 steps
01Billing team must update system to recognize newly covered biomarker testing codes 81422, 81450, 0345U, 0411U, and 0340U as covered services for Indiana Medicaid patients with dates of service on or after November 1, 2024.
02Configure system to require prior authorization for all these codes.
03Update encounter forms to remind providers that PA is required.
04Contact appropriate entities for prior auth: Acentra Health (866-725-9991) for fee-for-service or the specific MCE for managed care patients.

Codes mentioned

8142281450

Original notice

BT2024185: IHCP announces coverage of additional biomarker testing codes
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