MedicaidBilling CodesMedium impact
BT2020110: October 2020 quarterly HCPCS code updates announced
Indiana Medicaid (IHCP)·IN · Pathology, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine·Claims & Billing
Effective date
Oct 1, 2020
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
Indiana Medicaid (IHCP) has implemented quarterly HCPCS code updates effective October 1, 2020, including new COVID-19 testing codes (86408, 86409) that are covered and billable retroactively to August 10, 2020. Multiple new laboratory and diagnostic codes have been added, with most being non-covered by IHCP.
Action Required
Immediately: Update billing system to include new HCPCS codes effective October 1, 2020. For COVID-19 codes 86408 and 86409, billing team can submit claims back to August 10, 2020 with 90-day extended filing deadline. Include copy of bulletin first page with claims beyond 90 days from service date when submitting to managed care entities.