Start free

PolicyChanges tracks payer policy changes for medical practices and tells you what to do before they take effect.

Create a free accountPolicy Monitoring is free. No card required.
← Back to list
Indiana Medicaid (IHCP)Medicaid · Reimbursement · Claims & Billing · INMedium impact

BT202061: IHCP COVID-19 Response: Additional COVID-19-related HCPCS and reimbursement updates made

Act
immediately
Effective date
Mar 1, 2020
Identified
Jun 19, 2026

Summary

IHCP added new COVID-19 specimen collection code C9803 ($14.17 maximum) effective March 1, 2020, and updated reimbursement rates for COVID-19 testing code 87635 ($51.31) and telephone E&M codes 99441-99443 ($32.30-$78.04). Providers can void and resubmit previous claims for the updated rates, even beyond the 180-day filing limit if they attach this bulletin.

Get alerts when payers change rules like this one

We check Indiana Medicaid (IHCP) and other payers every day and email you when a change matches your specialty and state.

Get Indiana Medicaid (IHCP) alertsPolicy Monitoring is free. No card required.

What to do

immediately · 3 steps
01Billing team must update fee schedules with new reimbursement rates - C9803 at $14.17 maximum, 87635 at $51.31, and telephone E&M codes 99441 ($32.30), 99442 ($53.64), 99443 ($78.04).
02Link C9803 to revenue code 300 for outpatient claims only.
03Consider voiding and resubmitting previous claims for codes 87635, 99441, 99442, or 99443 to obtain higher rates - attach this bulletin for claims beyond 180-day filing limit.

Codes mentioned

C980387635994419944299443

Original notice

BT202061: IHCP COVID-19 Response: Additional COVID-19-related HCPCS and reimbursement updates made
in.gov · Always check the source before changing claims.
View original ↗

Related changes

See all Indiana Medicaid (IHCP) changes →
BT202045: IHCP COVID-19 Response: COVID-19 policy FAQs as of April 16HighEffective Apr 16, 2020 · Medical PolicyBT202476: IHCP updates HIP preventive care services exempt from copaymentHighEffective Jul 1, 2024 · Managed CareBT202056: IHCP COVID-19 Response: IHCP adds coverage of certain services for Medicare crossover claimsMediumEffective Mar 6, 2020 · Medical PolicyBT202071: IHCP COVID-19 Response: COVID-19 policy FAQs as of June 11, 2020MediumNo effective date · Medical PolicyBrowse every Indiana Medicaid (IHCP) change in the policy list

Related policy hubs

Indiana Medicaid (IHCP) policiesIN policy changesCode C9803Code 87635Code 99441Code 99442Code 99443

Summaries are AI-assisted. Always confirm against the original payer notice.

What is PolicyChanges

One workspace for payer rules, prior auth, coding and compliance

Medical practices use PolicyChanges to catch payer changes before they cause denials. Every change is summarized in plain English, with the codes involved, the date it takes effect and what to do.

Policy MonitoringPayer policy, prior auth and coding changes, filtered to your saved searchesOIG ScreeningStaff and vendors screened every month against OIG LEIE, SAM.gov and state Medicaid listsPrior Auth LookupKnow if a service needs prior authorization before you schedule itCredentialing TrackerLicenses, CAQH, Medicare revalidation and payer enrollments, with reminders before anything lapsesCompliance CenterKeep your HIPAA program documented and ready to show
Start freePolicy Monitoring is free. No card required.
Get alerts for changes like thisPolicy Monitoring is free. No card required.Create a free account