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BT2020132: IHCP announces updates for ICD-10 codes, effective January 1, 2021
Indiana Medicaid (IHCP)·IN · Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, OB-GYN +1 more·Claims & Billing
Effective date
Jan 1, 2021
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
Indiana Medicaid (IHCP) has implemented 6 new COVID-19 related ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes and 21 new procedure codes effective January 1, 2021. These codes affect emergency department billing, EMS transportation reimbursement, family planning services, and third-party liability bypass rules.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing team must update coding systems with 6 new COVID-19 ICD-10 codes (J1282, M3581, M3589, Z1152, Z20822, Z8616) for proper claim processing. Update emergency department autopay lists, family planning eligibility codes, and third-party liability bypass lists. Download updated code sets from in.gov/medicaid/providers. For EMS providers, use new codes to qualify for enhanced basic life support reimbursement rates during COVID-19 emergency.