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Run: 8165a8bf-87eb-4a32-9017-9148f73abb3a Status: ok Started: 2026-03-04T05:14:20.296405+00:00 Finished: 2026-03-04T05:16:09.876479+00:00 Source: North Carolina Medicaid Hub: NC_FEE_SCHEDULES IMPORTANT NEW_DOC (Current/Upcoming) - 83 - Effective 2025-07-01 - The document outlines a $34.29 rate increase for ICF-IID services in North Carolina, effective July 1, 2025. It includes specific rates for various facilities effective October 1, 2025. URL: https://ncdhhs.servicenowservices.com/api/g_ncd2/pubatt/dl/16899dcf47dbbe50583f61d2e16d4324 - Effective 2025-07-01 - The document outlines updated Medicaid rates for vent services in North Carolina, effective from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. The per diem rate is set at $453.16 for several hospitals. URL: https://ncdhhs.servicenowservices.com/api/g_ncd2/pubatt/dl/1bdbeb131bcb6ad0e7dc0f67624bcb84 - Effective 2025-08-15 - The document outlines Medicaid rate changes for freestanding birth centers in North Carolina, including a 3% rate reduction effective from 8/15/2025. It also details historical rates for procedure code 59409 with modifier SG, noting the end of temporary COVID-19 increases as of 1/1/2022. URL: https://ncdhhs.servicenowservices.com/api/g_ncd2/pubatt/dl/8151210d47daf290fa2659af926d4372 - Effective 2025-10-01 - The document introduces a new fee schedule for the Children's Developmental Services Agency (CDSA) effective October 1, 2025, with specific rates for various procedures. It includes rates for services like speech fluency evaluation and treatment of swallowing dysfunction. URL: https://ncdhhs.servicenowservices.com/api/g_ncd2/pubatt/dl/41c9cd8e1bb63e90d6e6ea0de54bcb3b - Effective 2025-10-01 - The document outlines a new fee schedule for the Community Alternatives Program for Consumer-Directed Services in North Carolina, effective October 1, 2025, with a 3% rate reduction for several services. URL: https://ncdhhs.servicenowservices.com/api/g_ncd2/pubatt/dl/54d895c9479af290fa2659af926d43ad - Effective 2025-10-01 - The document outlines a new psych per diem fee schedule for North Carolina Medicaid, effective from October 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. The base rate is set at $895.63, and providers must be reimbursed at this rate unless an alternative arrangement is agreed upon. URL: https://ncdhhs.servicenowservices.com/api/g_ncd2/pubatt/dl/218adeba4747ba10fa2659af926d436e - Effective 2025-10-01 - The document outlines new Medicaid rates for state institutions in North Carolina, effective October 1, 2025. It includes specific rates for various facilities but notes that inclusion does not guarantee coverage. URL: https://ncdhhs.servicenowservices.com/api/g_ncd2/pubatt/dl/d3fe99c547daf290fa2659af926d4326 - Effective 2025-10-01 - The document provides a new laboratory fee schedule for the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, effective October 1, 2025. It includes specific rates for various laboratory tests, such as the acute hepatitis panel and hepatic function panel. URL: https://ncdhhs.servicenowservices.com/api/g_ncd2/pubatt/dl/39a893141b76be50d6e6ea0de54bcb57 - Effective 2025-10-01 - The document provides a new fee schedule for Independent Diagnostic Testing Facilities (IDTFs) with specific rates for various procedures effective from October 1, 2025. URL: https://ncdhhs.servicenowservices.com/api/g_ncd2/pubatt/dl/67842581471ef290fa2659af926d436e - Effective 2025-10-01 - The document outlines the new inpatient RCC fee schedule for North Carolina, effective from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026. It includes specific rates for various hospitals and notes the transition to DRG Grouper v43.1 on April 1, 2026. URL: https://ncdhhs.servicenowservices.com/api/g_ncd2/pubatt/dl/c60a1a7a4747ba10fa2659af926d4358 - Effective 2025-10-01 - The document provides a new respiratory therapy fee schedule for North Carolina, effective October 1, 2025. It includes specific rates for various procedures, such as tracheotomy tube changes and spirometry. URL: https://ncdhhs.servicenowservices.com/api/g_ncd2/pubatt/dl/2147d549479af290fa2659af926d4329 - Effective 2025-10-01 - The document outlines new Medicaid fee schedule rates for various medical procedures effective from October 1, 2025. It includes specific rates for services such as acne surgery and drainage of abscesses. URL: https://ncdhhs.servicenowservices.com/api/g_ncd2/pubatt/dl/e82617981b36be50d6e6ea0de54bcbec - Effective 2025-10-01 - The document introduces a new ACA Physician Services Fee Schedule with specific taxonomy-defined rates and new audio-only service codes effective from October 1, 2025. URL: https://ncdhhs.servicenowservices.com/api/g_ncd2/pubatt/dl/c5d6571c1b36be50d6e6ea0de54bcb7f - Effective 2025-10-01 - The document outlines updated DRG base rates for North Carolina Medicaid, effective from October 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. It includes specific rates for various hospitals and mentions the transition to DRG Grouper v43.1 on April 1, 2026. URL: https://ncdhhs.servicenowservices.com/api/g_ncd2/pubatt/dl/65c9def64747ba10fa2659af926d4399 - Effective 2025-10-01 - The document outlines a new fee schedule for NC Medicaid psychiatry and behavioral health services, effective October 1, 2025. It includes specific rate changes for various CPT codes related to psychiatric services. URL: https://ncdhhs.servicenowservices.com/api/g_ncd2/pubatt/dl/283725c5471ef290fa2659af926d43a4 - Effective 2025-10-01 - The document outlines updated Medicaid dental reimbursement rates for various dental procedures, effective October 1, 2025. It includes specific rates for radiographic images and other dental services. URL: https://ncdhhs.servicenowservices.com/api/g_ncd2/pubatt/dl/1c039541479af290fa2659af926d4323 - Effective 2025-10-01 - The document outlines a new fee schedule for podiatry services in North Carolina, effective October 1, 2025. It includes specific rates for various procedures but notes that inclusion does not guarantee coverage. URL: https://ncdhhs.servicenowservices.com/api/g_ncd2/pubatt/dl/8af7d189479af290fa2659af926d4384 - Effective 2025-10-01 - The document outlines a new fee schedule for the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services, effective October 1, 2025, with rates for various procedures including newborn and non-newborn genotyping. URL: https://ncdhhs.servicenowservices.com/api/g_ncd2/pubatt/dl/b5d89f141b76be50d6e6ea0de54bcb47 - Effective 2025-10-01 - The document introduces new Medicaid rates for home infusion therapy and enteral nutrition products, effective from October 1, 2025. It includes specific rates for pediatric enteral formulas. URL: https://ncdhhs.servicenowservices.com/api/g_ncd2/pubatt/dl/5964d5c1479af290fa2659af926d437c - Effective 2025-10-01 - The document outlines a new fee schedule for the Community Alternatives Program for Disabled Adults (CAP-DA) in North Carolina, effective October 1, 2025. It includes a 3% rate reduction for several services and an 8% reduction for overlapping PCS codes. URL: https://ncdhhs.servicenowservices.com/api/g_ncd2/pubatt/dl/fe29ddc9479af290fa2659af926d4383 - Effective 2025-10-01 - The document provides updated Medicaid rates for targeted case management services in North Carolina, effective October 1, 2025. URL: https://ncdhhs.servicenowservices.com/api/g_ncd2/pubatt/dl/2f876dc5471ef290fa2659af926d4340 - Effective 2025-10-01 - The document outlines new draft rates for hospital outpatient laboratory services under managed care, effective October 1, 2025. These rates are 146.38% of the Medicaid direct fee-for-service rates and are pending CMS approval. URL: https://ncdhhs.servicenowservices.com/api/g_ncd2/pubatt/dl/0948d3901b76be50d6e6ea0de54bcbe5 - Effective 2025-10-01 - The document outlines a new fee schedule for outpatient facility services related to COVID-19 vaccine administration and monoclonal antibodies in North Carolina, effective from October 1, 2025. URL: https://ncdhhs.servicenowservices.com/api/g_ncd2/pubatt/dl/01e0e14947daf290fa2659af926d4334 - Effective 2025-10-01 - The document introduces a new Medicaid physician services fee schedule with specific rates effective from October 1, 2025. It includes detailed rates for various procedures, such as 'fna bx w/mr gdn ea addl' and 'drainage of skin abscess.' URL: https://ncdhhs.servicenowservices.com/api/g_ncd2/pubatt/dl/dd19118f47dbbe50583f61d2e16d4322 - Effective 2025-10-01 - The document introduces a new dietary and nutritional services fee schedule for North Carolina Medicaid, effective October 1, 2025. It includes specific rates for procedure codes 97802 and 97803 with and without the GT modifier. URL: https://ncdhhs.servicenowservices.com/api/g_ncd2/pubatt/dl/d7b11ecd47523690fa2659af926d4372 - Effective 2025-10-01 - The document introduces a new fee schedule for non-core services at rural health clinics, effective October 1, 2025, for the state fiscal year 2026. Specific procedures, such as debridement, are included in the PPS APM rate and are not separately reimbursable. URL: https://ncdhhs.servicenowservices.com/api/g_ncd2/pubatt/dl/76c619c747dbbe50583f61d2e16d434b - Effective 2025-10-01 - The document is a new fee schedule for ambulatory surgical centers in North Carolina, effective from October 1, 2025. It includes specific rates for various procedure codes with the 'sg' modifier. URL: https://ncdhhs.servicenowservices.com/api/g_ncd2/pubatt/dl/4c70218947daf290fa2659af926d4357 - Effective 2025-10-01 - The document provides a non-published fee schedule for dialysis providers, effective from October 1, 2025, with no rate reductions. It includes specific rates for hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis services for various providers. URL: https://ncdhhs.servicenowservices.com/api/g_ncd2/pubatt/dl/dd4b1547471fbe50583f61d2e16d43ca - Effective 2025-10-01 - The document introduces a new fee schedule for psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioners, effective October 1, 2025. It includes specific rate changes for various services, such as psychoanalysis and family psychotherapy. URL: https://ncdhhs.servicenowservices.com/api/g_ncd2/pubatt/dl/35e661c5471ef290fa2659af926d43dd - Effective 2025-10-01 - The document introduces a new fee schedule for nurse midwives in North Carolina, effective October 1, 2025. It includes specific rate changes for various procedures and references a behavioral health rate increase effective January 1, 2024. URL: https://ncdhhs.servicenowservices.com/api/g_ncd2/pubatt/dl/01e7958b47dbbe50583f61d2e16d4318 - Effective 2025-10-01 - The document provides updated vent facility rates for North Carolina, effective October 1, 2025. Rates are specified for Kindred Hospital East Greensboro, Oak Forest Health and Rehabilitation, and Valley Nursing Center. URL: https://ncdhhs.servicenowservices.com/api/g_ncd2/pubatt/dl/eceb118147daf290fa2659af926d43a4 - Effective 2025-10-01 - The document provides updated Medicaid rates for out-of-state hospitals in North Carolina, effective from October 1, 2025. It includes specific rates for inpatient psych per diem, inpatient rehab per diem, and other categories. URL: https://ncdhhs.servicenowservices.com/api/g_ncd2/pubatt/dl/53e1ad0d47daf290fa2659af926d4307 - Effective 2025-10-01 - The document outlines a new fee schedule for the North Carolina Medicaid program, effective October 1, 2025, for the fiscal year 2026. It includes specific CPT codes that are not separately reimbursable as they are included in the PPS APM rate. URL: https://ncdhhs.servicenowservices.com/api/g_ncd2/pubatt/dl/762799c747dbbe50583f61d2e16d4315 - Effective 2025-10-01 - The document provides a new fee schedule for ambulance services in North Carolina, effective October 1, 2025. It includes specific rates for various ambulance services, such as ground mileage and different levels of life support transport. URL: https://ncdhhs.servicenowservices.com/api/g_ncd2/pubatt/dl/0cbcdd8147daf290fa2659af926d4333 - Effective 2025-10-01 - The document introduces a new anesthesia fee schedule for North Carolina Medicaid, effective October 1, 2025, with fixed rates for various anesthesia services related to vaginal delivery. URL: https://ncdhhs.servicenowservices.com/api/g_ncd2/pubatt/dl/a461da8d47523690fa2659af926d4327 - Effective 2025-10-01 - The document introduces a new fee schedule for physician assistants under the ACA, effective from October 1, 2025. It includes specific rates for various procedure codes, emphasizing that these rates do not guarantee service coverage. URL: https://ncdhhs.servicenowservices.com/api/g_ncd2/pubatt/dl/4e7697d81b36be50d6e6ea0de54bcbdb - Effective 2025-10-01 - The document introduces a new fee schedule for HIV case management services, effective October 1, 2025, with a specified rate for procedure code G9012. URL: https://ncdhhs.servicenowservices.com/api/g_ncd2/pubatt/dl/946e118547daf290fa2659af926d43f4 - Effective 2025-10-01 - The document outlines a new fee schedule for speech therapy and audiology services in North Carolina, effective October 1, 2025. It includes specific rate changes for various audiology procedures. URL: https://ncdhhs.servicenowservices.com/api/g_ncd2/pubatt/dl/16d29dc7479bbe50583f61d2e16d43a3 - Effective 2025-10-01 - The document introduces a new Medicaid fee schedule for targeted case management services in North Carolina, effective October 1, 2025. URL: https://ncdhhs.servicenowservices.com/api/g_ncd2/pubatt/dl/c8486589471ef290fa2659af926d43b7 - Effective 2025-10-01 - The document outlines a new fee schedule for the Community Alternatives Program for Children (CAP-C) in North Carolina, effective October 1, 2025. It includes rate reductions for several services, such as a 3% reduction for non-medical transportation and assistive technology, and an 8% reduction for personal care assistance services. URL: https://ncdhhs.servicenowservices.com/api/g_ncd2/pubatt/dl/7ff8950d479af290fa2659af926d43f7 - Effective 2025-10-01 - The document outlines a new swing bed per diem fee schedule effective from October 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, for North Carolina. It includes specific rates for various hospitals and notes that rates do not contain reductions. URL: https://ncdhhs.servicenowservices.com/api/g_ncd2/pubatt/dl/d3e3a501471ef290fa2659af926d43b7 - Effective 2025-10-01 - The document introduces a new fee schedule for Level III and IV residential services, effective October 1, 2025. It includes specific rates for behavioral health long-term residential services, with different rates based on the number of beds. URL: https://ncdhhs.servicenowservices.com/api/g_ncd2/pubatt/dl/8b06ad05471ef290fa2659af926d43c3 - Effective 2025-10-01 - The document provides a new fee schedule for the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, effective October 1, 2025. It includes specific rates for various procedures such as drainage of abscess and foreign body removal. URL: https://ncdhhs.servicenowservices.com/api/g_ncd2/pubatt/dl/0087114b47dbbe50583f61d2e16d4381 - Effective 2025-10-01 - The document outlines a new fee schedule for non-core services at Federally Qualified Health Centers, effective October 1, 2025. Specific procedures, such as debridement and removal of prosthetic material, are included in the PPS APM rate and are not separately reimbursable. URL: https://ncdhhs.servicenowservices.com/api/g_ncd2/pubatt/dl/c925590347dbbe50583f61d2e16d4314 - Effective 2025-10-01 - The document outlines a 3% rate reduction for specific radiological imaging services in North Carolina, effective October 1, 2025. All previous rates for these services will end on September 30, 2025. URL: https://ncdhhs.servicenowservices.com/api/g_ncd2/pubatt/dl/9bfa35821b94ba50e7dc0f67624bcb45 - Effective 2025-10-01 - The document provides a revised dialysis fee schedule for North Carolina, effective October 1, 2025, with specific rates for hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis. It includes billing instructions and references to additional resources for drug and lab rates. URL: https://ncdhhs.servicenowservices.com/api/g_ncd2/pubatt/dl/02a0e58947daf290fa2659af926d437a - Effective 2025-10-01 - The document provides a new physical therapy fee schedule for North Carolina, effective October 1, 2025, with specific rates for various procedures. URL: https://ncdhhs.servicenowservices.com/api/g_ncd2/pubatt/dl/23e61149479af290fa2659af926d4335 - Effective 2025-10-01 - The document outlines a new fee schedule for public ambulance providers in North Carolina, effective October 1, 2025. It includes cost-based rates for various counties and specifies HCPCS codes for billable ground and air transport services. URL: https://ncdhhs.servicenowservices.com/api/g_ncd2/pubatt/dl/aaa3dd8b479bbe50583f61d2e16d4310 - Effective 2025-10-01 - The document introduces a new fee schedule for the North Carolina Medicaid program, effective October 1, 2025, for the fiscal year 2026. It includes specific CPT codes for debridement services that are not separately reimbursable as they are included in the PPS APM rate. URL: https://ncdhhs.servicenowservices.com/api/g_ncd2/pubatt/dl/85851d8347dbbe50583f61d2e16d437f - Effective 2025-10-01 - The document introduces a new Medicaid fee schedule for targeted case management services in North Carolina, effective October 1, 2025. URL: https://ncdhhs.servicenowservices.com/api/g_ncd2/pubatt/dl/85f7e589471ef290fa2659af926d4367 - Effective 2025-10-01 - The document provides updates to the NC Medicaid Physician Services Fee Schedule, including specific rates for various procedures effective October 1, 2025. URL: https://ncdhhs.servicenowservices.com/api/g_ncd2/pubatt/dl/9e571f9c1b36be50d6e6ea0de54bcb32 - Effective 2025-10-01 - The document outlines a new fee schedule for the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, effective October 1, 2025, for the state fiscal year 2026. It includes specific rates for various providers and specialties under the fee-for-service model. URL: https://ncdhhs.servicenowservices.com/api/g_ncd2/pubatt/dl/8ee5550747dbbe50583f61d2e16d433e - Effective 2025-10-01 - The document outlines updated Medicaid outpatient rates for North Carolina hospitals, effective from October 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. It includes specific rate changes for several hospitals, such as Atrium Health Cabarrus and Novant Health Forsyth Memorial Hospital. URL: https://ncdhhs.servicenowservices.com/api/g_ncd2/pubatt/dl/464ad2ba4747ba10fa2659af926d4307 - Effective 2025-10-01 - The document outlines a new fee schedule for the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, effective October 1, 2025, for the state fiscal year 2026. It includes specific rates for various providers under the managed care rural health clinic PPS-APM and well child fee schedule. URL: https://ncdhhs.servicenowservices.com/api/g_ncd2/pubatt/dl/02461d0747dbbe50583f61d2e16d439a - Effective 2025-10-01 - The document outlines a new fee schedule for physician assistant services under NC Medicaid, effective October 1, 2025. It includes specific rate changes for various procedures such as acne surgery and drainage of abscesses. URL: https://ncdhhs.servicenowservices.com/api/g_ncd2/pubatt/dl/cfc8190f47dbbe50583f61d2e16d43af - Effective 2025-10-01 - The document introduces a new fee schedule for radiological imaging services in North Carolina, effective October 1, 2025. It includes specific rates for various x-ray exams, such as spine and breastbone examinations. URL: https://ncdhhs.servicenowservices.com/api/g_ncd2/pubatt/dl/20e2d28147923690fa2659af926d431c - Effective 2025-10-01 - The document outlines a new home health fee schedule for NC Medicaid, effective from October 1, 2025. It includes specific rates for physical therapy visits and various medical supplies. URL: https://ncdhhs.servicenowservices.com/api/g_ncd2/pubatt/dl/b524d9c1479af290fa2659af926d432a - Effective 2025-10-01 - The document updates the orthotics and prosthetics fee schedule with new rates effective from October 1, 2025. It includes specific HCPCS codes for gradient compression stockings with detailed pricing. URL: https://ncdhhs.servicenowservices.com/api/g_ncd2/pubatt/dl/53a59985479af290fa2659af926d43e7 - Effective 2025-10-01 - The document introduces a new fee schedule for North Carolina's Medicaid program, effective from October 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026. It includes updated DRG weights and descriptions, with all previous rates end-dated as of September 30, 2025. URL: https://ncdhhs.servicenowservices.com/api/g_ncd2/pubatt/dl/db5fedce1bd0ba50e7dc0f67624bcb1b - Effective 2025-10-01 - The document outlines new Medicaid rates for enhanced mental health services in North Carolina, effective from October 1, 2025. Notable changes include rate updates for substance abuse programs and high-risk interventions. URL: https://ncdhhs.servicenowservices.com/api/g_ncd2/pubatt/dl/fae42581471ef290fa2659af926d43d9 - Effective 2025-10-01 - The document introduces a new fee schedule for the state fiscal year 2026, effective from October 1, 2025, for managed care and federally qualified health centers. It includes specific rates for Advance Community Health Inc. and mentions provider appeal rights. URL: https://ncdhhs.servicenowservices.com/api/g_ncd2/pubatt/dl/ef84d18f479bbe50583f61d2e16d4375 - Effective 2025-10-01 - The document outlines a new fee schedule for Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) with an effective date of October 1, 2025, for the state fiscal year 2026. It specifies a PPS/APM rate of $478.79 for Advance Community Health Inc. and includes details on provider appeal rights. URL: https://ncdhhs.servicenowservices.com/api/g_ncd2/pubatt/dl/7f14d50f479bbe50583f61d2e16d43f5 - Effective 2025-10-01 - The document outlines the Medicaid rehab per diem fee schedule for North Carolina, effective from October 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. It includes specific rates for various hospitals and mentions that these rates do not include reductions. URL: https://ncdhhs.servicenowservices.com/api/g_ncd2/pubatt/dl/07bad2fa4747ba10fa2659af926d4391 - Effective 2025-10-01 - The document introduces a new fee schedule for nurse practitioners under the ACA in North Carolina, specifying taxonomy-defined rates and procedure codes. It also includes new rates for audio-only services effective from October 1, 2025. URL: https://ncdhhs.servicenowservices.com/api/g_ncd2/pubatt/dl/7bb797101b76be50d6e6ea0de54bcb1b - Effective 2025-10-01 - The document outlines the Medicaid reimbursement rates for hospice services effective from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026. It includes specific rates for various services such as routine home care and inpatient care across different regions. URL: https://ncdhhs.servicenowservices.com/api/g_ncd2/pubatt/dl/396d64b04785fe50583f61d2e16d4383 - Effective 2025-10-01 - The document provides a new occupational therapy fee schedule with specific rates for various services, effective from October 1, 2025. It includes rates for services like special eye evaluation and treatment of swallowing dysfunction. URL: https://ncdhhs.servicenowservices.com/api/g_ncd2/pubatt/dl/5b965509479af290fa2659af926d4316 - Effective 2025-10-01 - The document outlines updated Medicaid rates for personal care services in North Carolina, effective October 1, 2025. It specifies reimbursement methods for different care settings, including in-home and adult care homes. URL: https://ncdhhs.servicenowservices.com/api/g_ncd2/pubatt/dl/ed8b1d0147daf290fa2659af926d43fd - Effective 2025-10-01 - The document provides a revised fee schedule for auditory implant parts under NC Medicaid, effective October 1, 2025. It includes specific rates for various cochlear implant components. URL: https://ncdhhs.servicenowservices.com/api/g_ncd2/pubatt/dl/7dc1d58d475af290fa2659af926d43f1 - Effective 2025-10-01 - The document introduces a new fee schedule for research-based intensive behavioral health treatment for autism spectrum disorder in North Carolina, effective October 1, 2025. It includes specific rates for procedure codes 97151, 97152, 97153, and 97154. URL: https://ncdhhs.servicenowservices.com/api/g_ncd2/pubatt/dl/412745c61bb63e90d6e6ea0de54bcbea - Effective 2025-10-01 - The document outlines new rates for targeted case management services for juveniles and adults in North Carolina, effective October 1, 2025. URL: https://ncdhhs.servicenowservices.com/api/g_ncd2/pubatt/dl/eca8a94d471ef290fa2659af926d43f7 - Effective 2026-01-01 - The document outlines new Medicaid reimbursement rates for FQHC dental services effective January 1, 2026, with specific rates for various radiographic procedures effective October 1, 2025. URL: https://ncdhhs.servicenowservices.com/api/g_ncd2/pubatt/dl/5bb21141479af290fa2659af926d4340 - Effective 2026-01-01 - The document provides updated Medicaid long-term care rates for skilled nursing facilities effective from January 1, 2026, to March 31, 2026. It includes specific rate details for various facilities, replacing individual rate letters with this publication. URL: https://ncdhhs.servicenowservices.com/api/g_ncd2/pubatt/dl/7b8cea4f47937e50fa2659af926d43ff - Effective 2026-01-01 - The document is a new fee schedule for private duty nursing in North Carolina, effective January 1, 2026. It includes specific rates for services, such as a rate of 0.97 for procedure code T1000 with modifier TD, effective October 1, 2025. URL: https://ncdhhs.servicenowservices.com/api/g_ncd2/pubatt/dl/193811c9479af290fa2659af926d437a - Effective 2026-01-01 - The document outlines a revised fee schedule for optometry services under NC Medicaid, effective January 1, 2026. It includes specific rates for various procedures, such as vitrectomy and lens prosthesis insertion, effective from October 1, 2025. URL: https://ncdhhs.servicenowservices.com/api/g_ncd2/pubatt/dl/1e359d45479af290fa2659af926d43d8 - Effective 2026-01-01 - The document outlines a new chiropractic services fee schedule for North Carolina, effective January 1, 2026, with specific rates for various radiologic exams of the spine. URL: https://ncdhhs.servicenowservices.com/api/g_ncd2/pubatt/dl/85229dcd475af290fa2659af926d43d4 - Effective 2026-01-01 - The document introduces a new optical program fee schedule for NC Medicaid, effective January 1, 2026, with specific rates for services like contact lens dispensing and spectacle fitting starting October 1, 2025. URL: https://ncdhhs.servicenowservices.com/api/g_ncd2/pubatt/dl/9fb41145479af290fa2659af926d43f4 - Effective 2026-01-01 - The document outlines new billing instructions for dental services in ambulatory surgical centers, effective January 1, 2026. It specifies the use of HCPCS code G0330 with modifier SG and details the claim submission process. URL: https://ncdhhs.servicenowservices.com/api/g_ncd2/pubatt/dl/dc82ddcd475af290fa2659af926d43ce - Effective 2026-01-01 - The document introduces a new fee schedule for the North Carolina Hearing Aid Program, effective January 1, 2026, with specific rates for various hearing aid services starting October 1, 2025. URL: https://ncdhhs.servicenowservices.com/api/g_ncd2/pubatt/dl/50e3d5c1479af290fa2659af926d4331 - Effective 2026-01-01 - The document outlines new Medicaid dental reimbursement rates for rural health centers, effective January 1, 2026, with specific rates for various dental procedures effective October 1, 2025. URL: https://ncdhhs.servicenowservices.com/api/g_ncd2/pubatt/dl/97431981479af290fa2659af926d433e - Effective 2026-01-01 - The document outlines new Medicaid managed care short stay rates for skilled nursing facilities in North Carolina, effective January 1, 2026, to March 31, 2026. It includes specific per diem rates for various facilities. URL: https://ncdhhs.servicenowservices.com/api/g_ncd2/pubatt/dl/ad4c2e4f47937e50fa2659af926d4395 - Effective 2026-02-17 - The document is a revised fee schedule for Durable Medical Equipment (DME) in North Carolina, effective February 17, 2026. It includes specific rates for various items, effective from October 1, 2025. URL: https://ncdhhs.servicenowservices.com/api/g_ncd2/pubatt/dl/52b159c3479bbe50583f61d2e16d4378 - Effective 2026-02-18 - The document is a revised fee schedule for the Physician Administered Drug Program in North Carolina, effective February 18, 2026. It includes updated rates for specific drugs, such as alglucosidase alfa and vutrisiran, with effective dates starting February 1, 2026. URL: https://ncdhhs.servicenowservices.com/api/g_ncd2/pubatt/dl/16fad147471fbe50583f61d2e16d43b6 - Effective 2026-03-01 - The document outlines a new ambulatory infusion therapy fee schedule for North Carolina, effective March 1, 2026. It includes specific rates for various injections, such as alemtuzumab and avalglucosidase alfa-ngpt. URL: https://ncdhhs.servicenowservices.com/api/g_ncd2/pubatt/dl/2db5aed347133290fa2659af926d4312 HISTORICAL DISCOVERIES NEW_DOC (Historical) - 16 - Effective 2024-10-01 - The document includes updates to the fee schedule for diabetic testing supplies and condoms, with specific rate changes effective from October 1, 2024. (LLM: high) URL: https://ncdhhs.servicenowservices.com/api/g_ncd2/pubatt/dl/1daa1107471fbe50583f61d2e16d4376 - Effective 2024-10-01 - The document outlines a new fee schedule for out-of-state hospital negotiated rates, effective October 1, 2024. It includes specific rates for various hospitals and services, such as inpatient psych per diem and inpatient DRG base rates. (LLM: high) URL: https://ncdhhs.servicenowservices.com/api/g_ncd2/pubatt/dl/72f9ddcf47dbbe50583f61d2e16d43fa - Effective 2024-07-01 - The document outlines new Medicaid fee schedule rates for public ambulance providers in North Carolina, effective July 1, 2024. It includes specific cost-based rates for various counties and lists billable HCPCS codes for ground and air transport. (LLM: high) URL: https://ncdhhs.servicenowservices.com/api/g_ncd2/pubatt/dl/1000ea2b47585254583f61d2e16d43cc - Effective 2024-05-15 - The document introduces a new rate for the Healthy Opportunities Pilot Program in North Carolina, effective May 15, 2024, for targeted case management services. (LLM: medium) URL: https://ncdhhs.servicenowservices.com/api/g_ncd2/pubatt/dl/7afa2f5f1b8b6ad0e7dc0f67624bcb89 - Effective 2024-01-01 - The document includes updates to the North Carolina Medicaid nurse practitioner fee schedule and mentions a behavioral health rate increase effective January 1, 2024. It also lists specific CPT codes with rates effective from October 1, 2025. (LLM: medium) URL: https://ncdhhs.servicenowservices.com/api/g_ncd2/pubatt/dl/232815cb47dbbe50583f61d2e16d435b - Effective 2024-01-01 - The document updates the Indian Health Services outpatient per diem fee schedule for the Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority, with new rates effective from January 1, 2024. (LLM: high) URL: https://ncdhhs.servicenowservices.com/api/g_ncd2/pubatt/dl/cc87410a1bb63e90d6e6ea0de54bcbff - Effective 2024-01-01 - The document includes updates to the clinical pharmacist practitioner fee schedule and mentions a behavioral health rate increase effective January 1, 2024. It also lists specific rates for various procedures effective October 1, 2025. (LLM: medium) URL: https://ncdhhs.servicenowservices.com/api/g_ncd2/pubatt/dl/e35453141b36be50d6e6ea0de54bcb2e - Effective 2024-01-01 - The document updates the inpatient per diem fee schedule for the Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority, with new rates effective from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024. (LLM: high) URL: https://ncdhhs.servicenowservices.com/api/g_ncd2/pubatt/dl/a1d7054a1bb63e90d6e6ea0de54bcbce - Effective 2024-01-01 - The document provides a fee schedule update for North Carolina's Medicaid services, including new rates for psychiatric and psychotherapy services effective January 1, 2024. (LLM: high) URL: https://ncdhhs.servicenowservices.com/api/g_ncd2/pubatt/dl/d934763d1b5c82101bed5241604bcbd3 - Effective 2023-12-31 - The document provides a fee schedule for provisionally licensed clinicians in North Carolina, with rates effective until December 31, 2023. It includes specific procedure codes and rates for services like alcohol/drug assessment and behavioral health counseling. (LLM: medium) URL: https://ncdhhs.servicenowservices.com/api/g_ncd2/pubatt/dl/dabf6e29873fb510e0f441970cbb351a - Effective 2023-10-01 - The document provides a new fee schedule for outpatient facility services related to COVID-19 vaccine and monoclonal antibody administration in North Carolina, effective from October 1, 2023, to September 30, 2024. (LLM: high) URL: https://ncdhhs.servicenowservices.com/api/g_ncd2/pubatt/dl/facc8a601b9e9e50d6e6ea0de54bcb45 - Effective 2023-07-01 - The document introduces a new fee schedule for Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) effective July 1, 2023, for the state fiscal year 2024. It includes specific rates for various medical procedures valid until November 30, 2024. (LLM: high) URL: https://ncdhhs.servicenowservices.com/api/g_ncd2/pubatt/dl/406a7e831bda9a90e7dc0f67624bcb13 - Effective 2023-07-01 - The document outlines updated Medicaid rates for Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) effective from July 1, 2023, with specific rates for providers like Advance Community Health Inc and Amity Medical Group. (LLM: high) URL: https://ncdhhs.servicenowservices.com/api/g_ncd2/pubatt/dl/c60afe431bda9a90e7dc0f67624bcb01 - Effective 2023-07-01 - The document outlines Medicaid rate updates for North Carolina's Rural Health Clinics (RHC) effective from July 1, 2023, for the state fiscal year 2024. It specifies that these rates apply only to Medicaid Direct (FFS) providers and includes details on all-inclusive payment rates for FQHCs and RHCs. (LLM: high) URL: https://ncdhhs.servicenowservices.com/api/g_ncd2/pubatt/dl/b6cafe831bda9a90e7dc0f67624bcbfa - Effective 2023-07-01 - The document introduces a new Rural Health Clinic fee schedule for physician services effective July 1, 2023, for the state fiscal year 2024. It includes specific rates for various procedures valid until November 30, 2024. (LLM: high) URL: https://ncdhhs.servicenowservices.com/api/g_ncd2/pubatt/dl/141bfac31bda9a90e7dc0f67624bcb55 - Effective 2022-03-01 - The document provides a fee schedule update for the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, specifically for hospital lower level of care rates. The current rate for 'swing bed level of care per diem' is $129.15, effective from March 1, 2022, with no end date specified. URL: https://ncdhhs.servicenowservices.com/api/g_ncd2/pubatt/dl/bbb2a98d47daf290fa2659af926d4331 OTHER NEW_DOC (Unknown date) - 11 - The document lacks any content or evidence to review. URL: https://ncdhhs.servicenowservices.com/api/g_ncd2/pubatt/dl/5956ad45471ef290fa2659af926d4319 - The document outlines the North Carolina Medicaid fee schedule for Indian Tribal Home Health services, with updates last made on December 30, 2021. It includes specific rates for services like physical therapy and medical supplies, with some temporary COVID-19 rate increases continuing into January 2022. URL: https://ncdhhs.servicenowservices.com/api/g_ncd2/pubatt/dl/978c03191b3ed110d19a2f41f54bcbd3 - The document introduces a fee schedule for HIV case management services with a specific rate for procedure code G9012. URL: https://ncdhhs.servicenowservices.com/api/g_ncd2/pubatt/dl/4c3bc4391b3a1510d26fdb1ee54bcb6f - The document lacks any content or evidence to assess changes. URL: https://ncdhhs.servicenowservices.com/api/g_ncd2/pubatt/dl/dc952105471ef290fa2659af926d436f - The document lacks any content or evidence to assess changes. URL: https://ncdhhs.servicenowservices.com/api/g_ncd2/pubatt/dl/7286a585471ef290fa2659af926d430f - The document outlines revised OMB encounter rates for Indian Tribal Pharmacy services, effective from 2023 to 2025, with specific rates for each year. The document was uploaded on February 2, 2026. URL: https://ncdhhs.servicenowservices.com/api/g_ncd2/pubatt/dl/95c5c9c21bb63e90d6e6ea0de54bcbb1 - The document lacks any content or evidence to assess changes. URL: https://ncdhhs.servicenowservices.com/api/g_ncd2/pubatt/dl/498fa629873fb510e0f441970cbb3543 - The document provides a fee schedule for Medicaid targeted case management services in North Carolina, specifically for the procedure code T1017, with a rate of $12.96 per 15 minutes. URL: https://ncdhhs.servicenowservices.com/api/g_ncd2/pubatt/dl/a09858f11b7a1510d26fdb1ee54bcb03 - The document lacks any content or evidence to review. URL: https://ncdhhs.servicenowservices.com/api/g_ncd2/pubatt/dl/24d5e505471ef290fa2659af926d436b - The document provides a fee schedule for Medicaid targeted case management services under the HIV CAP-MR/DD waiver in North Carolina, with a specific rate for a service effective since 2012. URL: https://ncdhhs.servicenowservices.com/api/g_ncd2/pubatt/dl/f63743d11b3ed110d19a2f41f54bcbb4 - The document provides a fee schedule for HIV, mental health, and substance abuse services in North Carolina, including a rate for targeted case management. URL: https://ncdhhs.servicenowservices.com/api/g_ncd2/pubatt/dl/514262151bbad110d19a2f41f54bcb50

High Impact (29)

Personal Care Services.xlsx

high

The document outlines updated Medicaid rates for personal care services in North Carolina, effective October 1, 2025. It specifies reimbursement methods for different care settings, including in-home and adult care homes.

Highlights

  • Effective date: October 1, 2025
  • In-home PCS reimbursed in 15-minute increments
  • Adult care homes PCS reimbursed on a daily per diem basis
  • Rate for 15-minute increments: $5.96
  • Procedure code: 99509

Reason

The document includes specific rate changes and effective dates impacting reimbursement, effective soon.

Watch items

2025-10-01$5.9699509

Ambulance Provider.xlsx

high

The document outlines new Medicaid fee schedule rates for public ambulance providers in North Carolina, effective July 1, 2024. It includes specific cost-based rates for various counties and lists billable HCPCS codes for ground and air transport.

Highlights

  • Effective date: July 1, 2024
  • Applies to in-network public ambulance providers
  • Cost-based rates established for each provider
  • Billable HCPCS codes: A0426, A0427, A0428, A0429, A0433, T2003, A0430, A0431
  • Rate floor set for managed care

Reason

The document includes specific rate changes and effective dates impacting reimbursement, effective soon.

Watch items

Effective date: 7/1/2024HCPCS codes: A0426, A0427, A0428, A0429, A0433, T2003, A0430, A0431

Hospice.xlsx

high

The document outlines the Medicaid reimbursement rates for hospice services effective from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026. It includes specific rates for various services such as routine home care and inpatient care across different regions.

Highlights

  • Effective date: October 1, 2025
  • Covers hospice services: routine home care, continuous home care, inpatient respite care, general inpatient care
  • Rates specified for multiple regions including Asheville, Charlotte, and Raleigh
  • Includes specific rate details for each service type

Reason

The document specifies new reimbursement rates effective soon, impacting billing and reimbursement processes.

Watch items

Effective date: October 1, 2025Routine home care ratesInpatient respite care ratesRegion-specific rates

Enhanced Mental Health Services Fee Schedule.xlsx

high

The document outlines new Medicaid rates for enhanced mental health services in North Carolina, effective from October 1, 2025. Notable changes include rate updates for substance abuse programs and high-risk interventions.

Highlights

  • New rates effective October 1, 2025.
  • H0015 rate change from $170.03 to $250.15 effective January 1, 2026.
  • Includes rates for ambulatory detoxification and intensive outpatient programs.
  • High-risk intervention rates specified for different bed counts.

Reason

The document contains specific rate changes effective soon, impacting reimbursement.

Watch items

H0015H00192025-10-012026-01-01

db5fedce1bd0ba50e7dc0f67624bcb1b

high

The document introduces a new fee schedule for North Carolina's Medicaid program, effective from October 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026. It includes updated DRG weights and descriptions, with all previous rates end-dated as of September 30, 2025.

Highlights

  • New fee schedule effective October 1, 2025.
  • Covers DRG weights and descriptions.
  • Previous rates end-dated September 30, 2025.
  • Applies to fee-for-service providers.

Reason

The document contains new reimbursement rates effective soon, impacting provider payments.

Watch items

Effective date: October 1, 2025End date: April 30, 2026DRG weight: 29.1351 for heart transplantPrevious rates end-dated: September 30, 2025

Rural Health Clinic.xlsx

high

The document introduces a new Rural Health Clinic fee schedule for physician services effective July 1, 2023, for the state fiscal year 2024. It includes specific rates for various procedures valid until November 30, 2024.

Highlights

  • New fee schedule for Rural Health Clinic (RHC) physician services.
  • Effective date: July 1, 2023, for fiscal year 2024.
  • Rates for procedures like incision, drainage, and debridement listed.
  • Rates valid until November 30, 2024.

Reason

The document contains new reimbursement rates effective immediately, impacting billing and reimbursement.

Watch items

Effective date: 7/1/2023Procedure rates valid until 11/30/2024

Local Education Agencies.xlsx

high

The document provides a fee schedule update for North Carolina's Medicaid services, including new rates for psychiatric and psychotherapy services effective January 1, 2024.

Highlights

  • New rates for psychiatric diagnostic evaluation (90791) effective 2024-01-01.
  • Psychotherapy rates (90832, 90834, 90837) updated effective 2024-01-01.
  • Family psychotherapy (90847) and group psychotherapy (90853) rates updated effective 2024-01-01.

Reason

The document includes new reimbursement rates effective soon, impacting billing and coverage.

Watch items

907919083290834908379084790853

50e3d5c1479af290fa2659af926d4331

high

The document introduces a new fee schedule for the North Carolina Hearing Aid Program, effective January 1, 2026, with specific rates for various hearing aid services starting October 1, 2025.

Highlights

  • New fee schedule for hearing aids effective January 1, 2026.
  • Rates for services like V5014, V5050, V5060, V5090, V5110, V5130, and V5160 effective October 1, 2025.
  • Includes facility and non-facility rates.
  • Providers should refer to Medicaid billing guides for coverage details.

Reason

The document contains new rates and effective dates impacting reimbursement, effective soon.

Watch items

V5014V5050V5060V5090V5110V5130V5160

facc8a601b9e9e50d6e6ea0de54bcb45

high

The document provides a new fee schedule for outpatient facility services related to COVID-19 vaccine and monoclonal antibody administration in North Carolina, effective from October 1, 2023, to September 30, 2024.

Highlights

  • New fee schedule for COVID-19 vaccine and monoclonal antibody administration.
  • Effective date: October 1, 2023.
  • End date: September 30, 2024.
  • Procedure code 90480 for COVID-19 vaccine administration, single dose, rate: $65.
  • Procedure code M0220 for tixagevimab and cilgavimab injection.

Reason

The document includes specific rate changes and effective dates that are current, impacting reimbursement.

Watch items

Procedure code 90480Procedure code M0220Effective date: 2023-10-01End date: 2024-09-30Rate: $65

Out of State Hospital Negotiated Rate Fee Schedule.xlsx

high

The document outlines a new fee schedule for out-of-state hospital negotiated rates, effective October 1, 2024. It includes specific rates for various hospitals and services, such as inpatient psych per diem and inpatient DRG base rates.

Highlights

  • New fee schedule for out-of-state hospitals.
  • Effective date: October 1, 2024.
  • Includes rates for inpatient psych per diem and DRG base rates.
  • Specific hospitals listed with negotiated rates.

Reason

The document contains specific rate changes effective soon, impacting reimbursement.

Watch items

Effective date: 2024-10-01Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters ratesUnion General Hospital rates

a1d7054a1bb63e90d6e6ea0de54bcbce

high

The document updates the inpatient per diem fee schedule for the Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority, with new rates effective from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024.

Highlights

  • Inpatient per diem rate updated to 5083 for 2024.
  • Effective date: January 1, 2024.
  • End date: December 31, 2024.
  • Applies to Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority.

Reason

The update includes a new inpatient per diem rate effective soon, impacting reimbursement.

Watch items

50832024-01-012024-12-31

Hospital Vent Services.xlsx

high

The document outlines updated Medicaid rates for vent services in North Carolina, effective from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. The per diem rate is set at $453.16 for several hospitals.

Highlights

  • Effective date: July 1, 2025
  • End date: June 30, 2026
  • Vent services per diem rate: $453.16
  • Applies to multiple hospitals in North Carolina

Reason

The document specifies new reimbursement rates effective soon, impacting provider billing.

Watch items

Effective date: July 1, 2025Vent rate: $453.16

cc87410a1bb63e90d6e6ea0de54bcbff

high

The document updates the Indian Health Services outpatient per diem fee schedule for the Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority, with new rates effective from January 1, 2024.

Highlights

  • New outpatient per diem rate: 719
  • Effective date: 2024-01-01
  • End date: 2024-12-31
  • Previous rate: 654 for 2023

Reason

The document includes a new rate effective soon, impacting reimbursement.

Watch items

2024-01-012024-12-31Rate: 719

Rural Health Clinic Core Service.xlsx

high

The document outlines Medicaid rate updates for North Carolina's Rural Health Clinics (RHC) effective from July 1, 2023, for the state fiscal year 2024. It specifies that these rates apply only to Medicaid Direct (FFS) providers and includes details on all-inclusive payment rates for FQHCs and RHCs.

Highlights

  • Effective date: 7/1/2023 for state fiscal year 2024
  • Applies to Medicaid Direct (FFS) providers
  • Includes all-inclusive payment rates for RHCs and FQHCs
  • Providers should consult PHP for managed care rates

Reason

The document includes specific rate changes effective immediately, impacting reimbursement for Medicaid Direct providers.

Watch items

Effective date: 7/1/2023State fiscal year 2024RHC provider specialty 075

16fad147471fbe50583f61d2e16d43b6

high

The document is a revised fee schedule for the Physician Administered Drug Program in North Carolina, effective February 18, 2026. It includes updated rates for specific drugs, such as alglucosidase alfa and vutrisiran, with effective dates starting February 1, 2026.

Highlights

  • Revised PADP fee schedule effective February 18, 2026.
  • Includes rates for alglucosidase alfa and vutrisiran.
  • Effective date for new rates: February 1, 2026.
  • Rates confirmed as different from previous schedule.

Reason

The document contains new reimbursement rates effective soon, impacting billing and reimbursement.

Watch items

February 18, 2026alglucosidase alfavutrisiranFebruary 1, 2026

FQHC Core Services.xlsx

high

The document outlines updated Medicaid rates for Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) effective from July 1, 2023, with specific rates for providers like Advance Community Health Inc and Amity Medical Group.

Highlights

  • FQHC core service rates updated.
  • Effective date: July 1, 2023.
  • Advance Community Health Inc rate: $421.38.
  • Amity Medical Group rate: $128.21.
  • Rates valid until November 30, 2024.

Reason

The document includes specific rate changes effective immediately, impacting reimbursement.

Watch items

Effective date: 7/1/2023Advance Community Health Inc rate: $421.38Amity Medical Group rate: $128.21

Local Health Departments.xlsx

high

The document provides a new fee schedule for the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, effective October 1, 2025. It includes specific rates for various procedures such as drainage of abscess and foreign body removal.

Highlights

  • New fee schedule for North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services.
  • Effective date: October 1, 2025.
  • Includes rates for procedures like drainage of abscess and foreign body removal.
  • Rates do not include reductions and are subject to change.

Reason

The document contains specific rate changes effective soon, impacting reimbursement.

Watch items

Effective date: 2025-10-01Procedure: drainage of abscessProcedure: foreign body removal

CAP_CD.xlsx

high

The document outlines a new fee schedule for the Community Alternatives Program for Consumer-Directed Services in North Carolina, effective October 1, 2025, with a 3% rate reduction for several services.

Highlights

  • New fee schedule effective October 1, 2025.
  • 3% rate reduction for multiple services.
  • Applies to Community Alternatives Program for Consumer-Directed Services.
  • Includes services like non-medical transportation and medical supplies.
  • Providers must bill usual and customary charges.

Reason

The document details imminent rate reductions effective October 1, 2025, impacting reimbursement.

Watch items

2025-10-01A0090B4150T2029T2033

CAP_C.xlsx

high

The document outlines a new fee schedule for the Community Alternatives Program for Children (CAP-C) in North Carolina, effective October 1, 2025. It includes rate reductions for several services, such as a 3% reduction for non-medical transportation and assistive technology, and an 8% reduction for personal care assistance services.

Highlights

  • New CAP-C fee schedule effective October 1, 2025.
  • 3% rate reduction for non-medical transportation services.
  • 8% rate reduction for personal care assistance services.
  • Includes specific codes like T2027 and A0090.

Reason

The document details imminent rate reductions effective October 1, 2025, impacting reimbursement.

Watch items

A0090T20272025-10-01

Federally Qualified Health Centers.xlsx

high

The document introduces a new fee schedule for Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) effective July 1, 2023, for the state fiscal year 2024. It includes specific rates for various medical procedures valid until November 30, 2024.

Highlights

  • New FQHC fee schedule effective 7/1/2023.
  • Covers state fiscal year 2024.
  • Includes specific rates for procedures like incision and drainage, debridement.
  • Rates valid until 11/30/2024.

Reason

The document contains new reimbursement rates effective immediately, impacting billing and reimbursement.

Watch items

Effective date: 7/1/2023Procedure: 10180Procedure: 11000Procedure: 11004Procedure: 11006

4e7697d81b36be50d6e6ea0de54bcbdb

high

The document introduces a new fee schedule for physician assistants under the ACA, effective from October 1, 2025. It includes specific rates for various procedure codes, emphasizing that these rates do not guarantee service coverage.

Highlights

  • New ACA physician assistant fee schedule introduced.
  • Effective date: October 1, 2025.
  • Specific rates provided for procedure codes 98012 to 99204.
  • Rates do not guarantee service coverage.
  • Providers should refer to Medicaid bulletins for updates.

Reason

The document contains new reimbursement rates effective soon, impacting billing and reimbursement processes.

Watch items

9801298013980149801599202

Out of State Hospital Inpatient and Outpatient Rates.xlsx

high

The document provides updated Medicaid rates for out-of-state hospitals in North Carolina, effective from October 1, 2025. It includes specific rates for inpatient psych per diem, inpatient rehab per diem, and other categories.

Highlights

  • New Medicaid rates for out-of-state hospitals in NC
  • Effective date: October 1, 2025
  • Includes inpatient psych and rehab per diem rates
  • Rates listed: 463.95, 521.18, 2704.5, 0.3234, 0.22

Reason

The document contains new Medicaid rates effective soon, impacting reimbursement.

Watch items

Effective date: 2025-10-01Inpatient psych per diem: 463.95Inpatient rehab per diem: 521.18Inpatient DRG base rate: 2704.5

01e7958b47dbbe50583f61d2e16d4318

high

The document introduces a new fee schedule for nurse midwives in North Carolina, effective October 1, 2025. It includes specific rate changes for various procedures and references a behavioral health rate increase effective January 1, 2024.

Highlights

  • New nurse midwives fee schedule for North Carolina.
  • Effective date for new rates: October 1, 2025.
  • Behavioral health rate increase effective January 1, 2024.
  • Specific rates listed for procedures like 'drainage of skin abscess' and 'tangential biopsy skin single lesion'.

Reason

The document contains specific rate changes and effective dates that impact reimbursement, with some changes effective soon.

Watch items

October 1, 2025January 1, 2024drainage of skin abscesstangential biopsy skin single lesion

193811c9479af290fa2659af926d437a

high

The document is a new fee schedule for private duty nursing in North Carolina, effective January 1, 2026. It includes specific rates for services, such as a rate of 0.97 for procedure code T1000 with modifier TD, effective October 1, 2025.

Highlights

  • New fee schedule for private duty nursing.
  • Effective January 1, 2026.
  • Rate of 0.97 for T1000 TD, effective October 1, 2025.
  • Includes provider appeal rights information.

Reason

The document contains new rates and effective dates impacting reimbursement, effective soon.

Watch items

T1000 TDEffective date: 2025-10-01

CAP_DA.xlsx

high

The document outlines a new fee schedule for the Community Alternatives Program for Disabled Adults (CAP-DA) in North Carolina, effective October 1, 2025. It includes a 3% rate reduction for several services and an 8% reduction for overlapping PCS codes.

Highlights

  • New CAP-DA fee schedule effective 10/1/2025.
  • 3% rate reduction for multiple services.
  • 8% reduction for overlapping PCS codes.
  • Providers must bill usual and customary charges.

Reason

The document details imminent rate reductions effective October 1, 2025, impacting reimbursement.

Watch items

2025-10-01A0090T1020T2025T2028

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The document includes updates to the fee schedule for diabetic testing supplies and condoms, with specific rate changes effective from October 1, 2024.

Highlights

  • Revised fee schedule for diabetic testing supplies and condoms.
  • New rates for condoms effective October 1, 2024.
  • Rates for non-latex condoms set at $0.50875 each.
  • Rates for latex condoms increased to $0.33333 each from October 1, 2024.

Reason

The document contains specific rate changes effective soon, impacting reimbursement.

Watch items

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The document introduces a new ACA Physician Services Fee Schedule with specific taxonomy-defined rates and new audio-only service codes effective from October 1, 2025.

Highlights

  • New ACA Physician Services Fee Schedule introduced.
  • Specific taxonomy-defined rates for certain procedure codes.
  • New audio-only service codes (98010-98016) with defined rates.
  • Effective date for changes is October 1, 2025.

Reason

The document includes new reimbursement rates and service codes effective soon, impacting billing and reimbursement.

Watch items

980109801198012980139801498015980162025-10-01

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The document provides a new fee schedule for Independent Diagnostic Testing Facilities (IDTFs) with specific rates for various procedures effective from October 1, 2025.

Highlights

  • New fee schedule for IDTFs.
  • Rates effective from October 1, 2025.
  • Includes specific procedure codes and rates.
  • Applies to both facility and non-facility settings.

Reason

The document contains new rates effective soon, impacting reimbursement.

Watch items

Effective date: 2025-10-01Procedure code: 11105Procedure code: 11106Procedure code: 19000Procedure code: 19081

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The document outlines new Medicaid reimbursement rates for FQHC dental services effective January 1, 2026, with specific rates for various radiographic procedures effective October 1, 2025.

Highlights

  • FQHC dental reimbursement rates effective January 1, 2026.
  • Specific rates for radiographic procedures effective October 1, 2025.
  • Includes rates for bitewing and panoramic radiographic images.
  • Providers should refer to NC Medicaid bulletins for updates.

Reason

The document includes specific rate changes with upcoming effective dates, impacting reimbursement.

Watch items

Effective date: Jan 1, 2026Effective date: Oct 1, 2025D0270: $12.10D0330: $63.22
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Targeted Case Managment_CAP-MR_DD or Waiver_TBI.xlsx

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The document introduces a new Medicaid fee schedule for targeted case management services in North Carolina, effective October 1, 2025.

Highlights

  • New fee schedule for targeted case management services.
  • Effective date: October 1, 2025.
  • Rate: $61.01 for developmental disability services.
  • Procedure code: T1017 with modifier HE.

Reason

The changes are relevant but not immediately urgent, as the effective date is in the future.

Watch items

T1017HE$61.012025-10-01

Public Ambulance Provider Managed Care.xlsx

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The document outlines a new fee schedule for public ambulance providers in North Carolina, effective October 1, 2025. It includes cost-based rates for various counties and specifies HCPCS codes for billable ground and air transport services.

Highlights

  • New fee schedule for public ambulance providers.
  • Effective date: October 1, 2025.
  • Includes cost-based rates for each provider.
  • Applies to in-network entities only.
  • Specifies HCPCS codes for transport services.

Reason

The changes are not effective immediately, but they involve future reimbursement rates and policy updates.

Watch items

Effective date: 2025-10-01HCPCS codes: A0426, A0427, A0428, A0429, A0433, T2003, A0430, A0431

Targeted Case Management for Eligible Juvenile Rates Fee Schedule.xlsx

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The document outlines new rates for targeted case management services for juveniles and adults in North Carolina, effective October 1, 2025.

Highlights

  • New rates for targeted case management services.
  • Effective date: October 1, 2025.
  • Applies to both juveniles and adults.
  • Rate: $276.6 monthly.

Reason

The changes are relevant but not immediately urgent as they are effective in 2025.

Watch items

Effective date: 2025-10-01Rate: $276.6Procedure code: T1017 TJProcedure code: T1017 HB

RBI-BHT Fee Schedule.xlsx

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The document introduces a new fee schedule for research-based intensive behavioral health treatment for autism spectrum disorder in North Carolina, effective October 1, 2025. It includes specific rates for procedure codes 97151, 97152, 97153, and 97154.

Highlights

  • New fee schedule for behavioral health treatment for ASD.
  • Effective date: October 1, 2025.
  • Procedure codes: 97151, 97152, 97153, 97154.
  • Rates: 97151 - $30.56, 97152 - $61.73, 97153 - $20.81, 97154 - $11.37 per 15 minutes.

Reason

The changes are relevant but not immediately urgent as they are effective in 2025.

Watch items

971519715297153971542025-10-01

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The document provides a revised fee schedule for auditory implant parts under NC Medicaid, effective October 1, 2025. It includes specific rates for various cochlear implant components.

Highlights

  • Fee schedule revision date: January 1, 2026
  • Effective date for rates: October 1, 2025
  • Includes rates for cochlear implant components like headsets and batteries
  • Procedure codes: L8615, L8616, L8617, L8618, L8619, L8621, L8622, L8623

Reason

The changes are not immediately effective but include specific rate updates for 2025, which may impact future reimbursements.

Watch items

L8615L8616L8617L8618L8619

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The document provides a new occupational therapy fee schedule with specific rates for various services, effective from October 1, 2025. It includes rates for services like special eye evaluation and treatment of swallowing dysfunction.

Highlights

  • New occupational therapy fee schedule released.
  • Effective date: October 1, 2025.
  • Includes rates for services such as special eye evaluation ($33.74) and treatment of swallowing dysfunction ($62.42).
  • Providers should refer to Medicaid billing guide for coverage details.

Reason

The changes are relevant but not immediately effective, with an effective date in 2025.

Watch items

2025-10-0192065925262953029540

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The document introduces a new fee schedule for nurse practitioners under the ACA in North Carolina, specifying taxonomy-defined rates and procedure codes. It also includes new rates for audio-only services effective from October 1, 2025.

Highlights

  • New ACA nurse practitioner fee schedule for North Carolina.
  • Specific taxonomies and procedure codes listed.
  • New rates for audio-only services starting October 1, 2025.
  • Rates for new patient office visits included.

Reason

The changes are relevant but not immediately effective, with a future date of October 1, 2025.

Watch items

2025-10-01nurse practitioner fee scheduleaudio-only servicesprocedure codestaxonomies

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The document outlines the Medicaid rehab per diem fee schedule for North Carolina, effective from October 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. It includes specific rates for various hospitals and mentions that these rates do not include reductions.

Highlights

  • Effective date: October 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026
  • Rehab per diem rates listed for multiple hospitals
  • Rates do not include reductions
  • Includes provider appeal rights information

Reason

The document is current but the effective date is not imminent, and it includes specific rate information.

Watch items

Effective date: October 1, 2025End date: June 30, 2026Rehab per diem rates

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The document outlines a new fee schedule for Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) with an effective date of October 1, 2025, for the state fiscal year 2026. It specifies a PPS/APM rate of $478.79 for Advance Community Health Inc. and includes details on provider appeal rights.

Highlights

  • New FQHC fee schedule effective 10/1/2025.
  • PPS/APM rate: $478.79 for Advance Community Health Inc.
  • Applies to state fiscal year 2026.
  • Includes provider appeal rights information.
  • Updated on 2/18/2026.

Reason

The changes are relevant but not immediately effective, with an effective date in the future.

Watch items

Effective date: 10/1/2025PPS/APM rate: $478.79Provider: Advance Community Health Inc.

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The document introduces a new fee schedule for the state fiscal year 2026, effective from October 1, 2025, for managed care and federally qualified health centers. It includes specific rates for Advance Community Health Inc. and mentions provider appeal rights.

Highlights

  • New fee schedule for fiscal year 2026.
  • Effective date: October 1, 2025.
  • Rates for Advance Community Health Inc.: 117.32, 80.33, 478.79.
  • Provider appeal rights referenced in administrative code 10a ncac 22j.0102.
  • Separate reimbursement for services under taxonomy 193200000x.

Reason

The document outlines future rate changes effective in 2025, which are not immediately urgent but relevant for planning.

Watch items

Effective date: 10/1/2025Advance Community Health Inc. ratesTaxonomy: 193200000x

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The document updates the orthotics and prosthetics fee schedule with new rates effective from October 1, 2025. It includes specific HCPCS codes for gradient compression stockings with detailed pricing.

Highlights

  • New orthotics and prosthetics fee schedule revision date: 1/1/2026
  • Effective date for new rates: 10/1/2025
  • Specific HCPCS codes updated: A6530, A6533, A6534, A6535, A6536
  • Rates for gradient compression stockings provided

Reason

The changes are relevant but not immediately effective, with rates starting in 2025.

Watch items

A6530A6533A6534A6535A6536

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The document outlines new Medicaid managed care short stay rates for skilled nursing facilities in North Carolina, effective January 1, 2026, to March 31, 2026. It includes specific per diem rates for various facilities.

Highlights

  • New short stay rates for skilled nursing facilities.
  • Effective from January 1, 2026, to March 31, 2026.
  • Rates apply to managed care health plan reimbursements.
  • Specific per diem rates listed for multiple facilities.

Reason

The changes are not effective immediately, but they provide specific future rates that will impact reimbursements.

Watch items

Effective date: January 1, 2026End date: March 31, 2026Accordius Health at Wilkesboro: $576.12 (days 1-20), $485.15 (days 21+)Accordius Health at Wilmington: $627.1 (days 1-20), $528.09 (days 21+)

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The document outlines new Medicaid dental reimbursement rates for rural health centers, effective January 1, 2026, with specific rates for various dental procedures effective October 1, 2025.

Highlights

  • New Medicaid dental reimbursement rates for rural health centers.
  • Effective date for new rates: January 1, 2026.
  • Specific procedure rates effective October 1, 2025.
  • Includes rates for procedures like bitewings and panoramic radiographic images.

Reason

The changes are not immediately effective but include specific future rates that may impact reimbursement planning.

Watch items

Effective date: January 1, 2026Procedure code D0250Procedure code D0270Procedure code D0310Procedure code D0330

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The document outlines a new home health fee schedule for NC Medicaid, effective from October 1, 2025. It includes specific rates for physical therapy visits and various medical supplies.

Highlights

  • New home health fee schedule for NC Medicaid.
  • Effective date: October 1, 2025.
  • Includes rates for physical therapy visits and medical supplies.
  • Providers should bill usual and customary rates, not maximum rates.

Reason

The changes are relevant but not immediately effective, with an effective date in 2025.

Watch items

RC420A4321A4310A4311A4313

Radiological_Imaging Services (X-Ray).xlsx

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The document introduces a new fee schedule for radiological imaging services in North Carolina, effective October 1, 2025. It includes specific rates for various x-ray exams, such as spine and breastbone examinations.

Highlights

  • New fee schedule for radiological imaging services.
  • Effective date: October 1, 2025.
  • Includes rates for x-ray exams of spine and breastbone.
  • Providers should refer to Medicaid billing guide for coverage details.
  • Rates do not include reductions.

Reason

The changes are relevant but not immediately effective, with an effective date in 2025.

Watch items

Effective date: 2025-10-01CPT 1130: $19.99CPT 72020: $11.98CPT 72040: $19.43CPT 72050: $27.73

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The document outlines a new fee schedule for physician assistant services under NC Medicaid, effective October 1, 2025. It includes specific rate changes for various procedures such as acne surgery and drainage of abscesses.

Highlights

  • New fee schedule for physician assistant services.
  • Effective date: October 1, 2025.
  • Includes rates for procedures like acne surgery and abscess drainage.
  • References to ACA-defined taxonomy rates and PADP fee schedule.

Reason

The changes are relevant but not immediately effective, with an effective date in 2025.

Watch items

Effective date: 2025-10-01CPT 10036CPT 10040CPT 10060CPT 10061

MC RHC PPS APM-Well Child.xlsx

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The document outlines a new fee schedule for the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, effective October 1, 2025, for the state fiscal year 2026. It includes specific rates for various providers under the managed care rural health clinic PPS-APM and well child fee schedule.

Highlights

  • New fee schedule for fiscal year 2026.
  • Effective date: October 1, 2025.
  • Includes rates for managed care rural health clinics.
  • Specific provider rates listed.
  • Updated on February 18, 2026.

Reason

The document contains future rate changes effective in 2025, which are not immediately urgent but relevant for planning.

Watch items

Effective date: 10/1/2025Provider rates: 83.3, 80.33, 133.89Updated: 2/18/2026

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The document outlines updated Medicaid outpatient rates for North Carolina hospitals, effective from October 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. It includes specific rate changes for several hospitals, such as Atrium Health Cabarrus and Novant Health Forsyth Memorial Hospital.

Highlights

  • Effective date: October 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026
  • Includes rates for Atrium Health Cabarrus and Novant Health Forsyth Memorial Hospital
  • Rates do not contain reductions
  • Managed care providers should contact contracted health plans for appeal rights

Reason

The document contains future rate changes but the effective date is not imminent.

Watch items

2025-10-012026-06-30Atrium Health CabarrusNovant Health Forsyth Memorial Hospital

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The document outlines a new fee schedule for the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, effective October 1, 2025, for the state fiscal year 2026. It includes specific rates for various providers and specialties under the fee-for-service model.

Highlights

  • New fee schedule for fiscal year 2026.
  • Effective date: October 1, 2025.
  • Includes provider-specific rates.
  • Applies to fee-for-service rural health clinics.

Reason

The changes are relevant but not immediately urgent, as they take effect in 2025.

Watch items

Effective date: 2025-10-01Provider-specific ratesState fiscal year 2026

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The document provides updates to the NC Medicaid Physician Services Fee Schedule, including specific rates for various procedures effective October 1, 2025.

Highlights

  • New fee schedule for NC Medicaid Physician Services.
  • Effective date for changes: October 1, 2025.
  • Includes specific rates for procedures like 'fna bx w/mr gdn ea addl' and 'acne surgery'.
  • Rates do not guarantee service coverage.

Reason

The changes are relevant but not immediately urgent as they are effective in 2025.

Watch items

2025-10-01fna bx w/mr gdn ea addlacne surgerydrainage of skin abscessdrainage of pilonidal cyst

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The document outlines new billing instructions for dental services in ambulatory surgical centers, effective January 1, 2026. It specifies the use of HCPCS code G0330 with modifier SG and details the claim submission process.

Highlights

  • Effective date: January 1, 2026
  • HCPCS code: G0330
  • Modifier: SG required
  • Place of service code: 24
  • Electronic CMS-1500 claim required

Reason

The changes are relevant but not immediately effective, with a future date of January 1, 2026.

Watch items

G0330January 1, 2026

Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner.xlsx

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The document includes updates to the clinical pharmacist practitioner fee schedule and mentions a behavioral health rate increase effective January 1, 2024. It also lists specific rates for various procedures effective October 1, 2025.

Highlights

  • Behavioral health rate increase effective January 1, 2024.
  • New rates for procedures effective October 1, 2025.
  • Includes clinical pharmacist practitioner fee schedule.
  • References to Medicaid billing guide and coverage policies.

Reason

The document contains future rate changes and a behavioral health rate increase, but these are not immediately effective.

Watch items

January 1, 2024 behavioral health rate increaseOctober 1, 2025 procedure rates

MC FQHC Physician Services.xlsx

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The document introduces a new fee schedule for the North Carolina Medicaid program, effective October 1, 2025, for the fiscal year 2026. It includes specific CPT codes for debridement services that are not separately reimbursable as they are included in the PPS APM rate.

Highlights

  • New fee schedule for NC Medicaid effective 10/1/2025.
  • Applies to Federally Qualified Health Center services.
  • CPT codes 11005, 11006, 11008, 11042 included in PPS APM rate.
  • Services not separately reimbursable.

Reason

The changes are relevant but not immediately urgent as they are effective in 2025.

Watch items

Effective date: 10/1/2025CPT 11005CPT 11006CPT 11008CPT 11042

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The document provides a new physical therapy fee schedule for North Carolina, effective October 1, 2025, with specific rates for various procedures.

Highlights

  • New physical therapy fee schedule for North Carolina.
  • Effective date: October 1, 2025.
  • Includes rates for procedures like short leg cast and swallowing treatment.
  • Providers should refer to Medicaid billing guide for coverage details.
  • Rates do not guarantee service coverage.

Reason

The changes are relevant but not immediately effective, with an effective date in 2025.

Watch items

Effective date: 2025-10-01Procedure: 29425Procedure: 29505Procedure: 92526Procedure: 92610

Dialysis.xlsx

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The document provides a revised dialysis fee schedule for North Carolina, effective October 1, 2025, with specific rates for hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis. It includes billing instructions and references to additional resources for drug and lab rates.

Highlights

  • Revised dialysis fee schedule for North Carolina.
  • Effective date: October 1, 2025.
  • Hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis rates set at $140.58.
  • References to Medicaid billing guide and clinical policies.
  • Includes instructions for facility and professional claims.

Reason

The changes are relevant but not immediately urgent, as the effective date is in the future.

Watch items

Effective date: 2025-10-01Hemodialysis rate: $140.58Peritoneal dialysis rate: $140.58

Radiological_Imaging Services.xlsx

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The document outlines a 3% rate reduction for specific radiological imaging services in North Carolina, effective October 1, 2025. All previous rates for these services will end on September 30, 2025.

Highlights

  • 3% rate reduction effective 10/1/2025
  • Applies to specific radiological imaging services
  • Previous rates end on 9/30/2025
  • Includes services like x-ray of upper spine and thoracic spine

Reason

The changes are not immediate but involve future rate reductions that may impact reimbursement.

Watch items

Effective date: 10/1/2025CPT code: 72050CPT code: 72052CPT code: 72070CPT code: 72072

FFS FQHC Non-Core Services Well Child.xlsx

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The document outlines a new fee schedule for non-core services at Federally Qualified Health Centers, effective October 1, 2025. Specific procedures, such as debridement and removal of prosthetic material, are included in the PPS APM rate and are not separately reimbursable.

Highlights

  • New fee schedule for FQHC non-core services.
  • Effective date: October 1, 2025.
  • Procedures like debridement not separately reimbursable.
  • Applies to state fiscal year 2026.

Reason

The changes are relevant but not immediately effective, with an effective date in 2025.

Watch items

Effective date: 10/1/2025Procedure codes: 11005, 11006, 11008, 11042

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The document introduces a new optical program fee schedule for NC Medicaid, effective January 1, 2026, with specific rates for services like contact lens dispensing and spectacle fitting starting October 1, 2025.

Highlights

  • New optical program fee schedule effective January 1, 2026.
  • Rates for contact lens and spectacle fitting effective October 1, 2025.
  • Includes taxonomies: 156fc0800x, 156fc0801x, 156fx1800x, 207w00000x, 152w00000x.
  • Providers should refer to Medicaid billing guide for coverage details.

Reason

The changes are relevant but not immediately effective, with the earliest date being October 1, 2025.

Watch items

Effective date: January 1, 2026CPT 92310: $148.74CPT 92326: $36.13CPT 92340: $9.92CPT 92341: $11.61

Level III and IV Residential Rates Fee Schedule.xlsx

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The document introduces a new fee schedule for Level III and IV residential services, effective October 1, 2025. It includes specific rates for behavioral health long-term residential services, with different rates based on the number of beds.

Highlights

  • New fee schedule for Level III and IV residential services.
  • Effective date: October 1, 2025.
  • Rates for H0019 HQ and H0019 TJ codes provided.
  • Rates set at lowest due to HIPAA and system constraints.

Reason

The changes are not effective immediately, but they include specific future rates that need review.

Watch items

H0019 HQH0019 TJEffective date: 2025-10-01

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The document outlines a new swing bed per diem fee schedule effective from October 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, for North Carolina. It includes specific rates for various hospitals and notes that rates do not contain reductions.

Highlights

  • New swing bed per diem fee schedule.
  • Effective from October 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026.
  • Rates do not include reductions.
  • Specific rates listed for multiple hospitals.

Reason

The document is current and outlines new rates, but the effective date is not imminent.

Watch items

Effective date: October 1, 2025End date: June 30, 2026Rate: 129.15Rate: 140.98Rate: 145.07

Freestanding Birth Center.xlsx

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The document outlines Medicaid rate changes for freestanding birth centers in North Carolina, including a 3% rate reduction effective from 8/15/2025. It also details historical rates for procedure code 59409 with modifier SG, noting the end of temporary COVID-19 increases as of 1/1/2022.

Highlights

  • 3% rate reduction effective 8/15/2025.
  • Procedure code 59409 with modifier SG detailed.
  • End of COVID-19 rate increases effective 1/1/2022.
  • Historical rates from 2018 to 2021 included.

Reason

The document includes a future rate reduction but lacks immediate urgency for review.

Watch items

3% rate reductionProcedure code 59409Modifier SGEffective date 8/15/2025

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The document outlines a new chiropractic services fee schedule for North Carolina, effective January 1, 2026, with specific rates for various radiologic exams of the spine.

Highlights

  • New fee schedule for chiropractic services effective January 1, 2026.
  • Includes rates for radiologic exams of the spine.
  • Effective dates for specific procedures start October 1, 2025.
  • Rates do not include reductions.
  • Providers should refer to Medicaid bulletins for updates.

Reason

The document is current but changes are not immediately effective, and the scope is limited to chiropractic services.

Watch items

Effective date: January 1, 2026Procedure code: 72020Procedure code: 72052Procedure code: 72070Procedure code: 72080

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The document outlines a revised fee schedule for optometry services under NC Medicaid, effective January 1, 2026. It includes specific rates for various procedures, such as vitrectomy and lens prosthesis insertion, effective from October 1, 2025.

Highlights

  • Optometry services fee schedule revision date: Jan 1, 2026
  • Rates for procedures like vitrectomy and lens prosthesis insertion
  • Effective date for rates: Oct 1, 2025
  • Providers should refer to Medicaid billing guide for coverage details

Reason

The document contains future rate changes effective in 2025, but the urgency is medium as the effective date is not imminent.

Watch items

Jan 1, 2026Oct 1, 2025669856704167113

Provisionally Licensed Clinician Fee Schedule.xlsx

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The document provides a fee schedule for provisionally licensed clinicians in North Carolina, with rates effective until December 31, 2023. It includes specific procedure codes and rates for services like alcohol/drug assessment and behavioral health counseling.

Highlights

  • Provisionally licensed clinicians fee schedule.
  • Rates effective until December 31, 2023.
  • Includes procedure codes H0001 and H0004.
  • Rates for services like alcohol/drug assessment and therapy.

Reason

The document is current but changes are not imminent, as rates are effective until the end of 2023.

Watch items

H0001H00042023-12-31

Int. Care Facility (ICF-IID) Fee Schedule.xlsx

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The document outlines a $34.29 rate increase for ICF-IID services in North Carolina, effective July 1, 2025. It includes specific rates for various facilities effective October 1, 2025.

Highlights

  • $34.29 rate increase effective July 1, 2025
  • Applies to Medicaid direct (FFS) claims
  • Specific rates for facilities effective October 1, 2025
  • Facilities include RHA Health Services and Voca Corporation

Reason

The changes are not effective immediately and apply to future dates in 2025.

Watch items

$34.29 rate increaseEffective July 1, 2025Effective October 1, 2025

Targeted Case Management_MH_SA.xlsx

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The document introduces a new Medicaid fee schedule for targeted case management services in North Carolina, effective October 1, 2025.

Highlights

  • New fee schedule for targeted case management services.
  • Effective date: October 1, 2025.
  • Rate: $81.25 per week for H0032 code.
  • Applies to mental health/substance abuse services.

Reason

The effective date is not imminent, but the document outlines future rate changes.

Watch items

H00322025-10-01

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The document outlines a new fee schedule for speech therapy and audiology services in North Carolina, effective October 1, 2025. It includes specific rate changes for various audiology procedures.

Highlights

  • New fee schedule for speech therapy and audiology.
  • Effective date: October 1, 2025.
  • Includes rate changes for procedures like tympanometry and acoustic reflex testing.
  • Providers should refer to NC Medicaid bulletins for updates.

Reason

The changes are not effective immediately, but they include specific rate updates for future implementation.

Watch items

2025-10-0192557925679256892570

HIV Case Management.xlsx

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The document introduces a new fee schedule for HIV case management services, effective October 1, 2025, with a specified rate for procedure code G9012.

Highlights

  • New fee schedule for HIV case management.
  • Effective date: October 1, 2025.
  • Procedure code G9012 rate set at $12.96.
  • Applies to provider specialty 060.

Reason

The change is relevant but not immediately urgent, as the effective date is in the future.

Watch items

G90122025-10-01

Anesthesiology Base Units.xlsx

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The document introduces a new anesthesia fee schedule for North Carolina Medicaid, effective October 1, 2025, with fixed rates for various anesthesia services related to vaginal delivery.

Highlights

  • New anesthesia fee schedule for North Carolina Medicaid.
  • Effective date: October 1, 2025.
  • Fixed rate: $209.63 for anesthesia services related to vaginal delivery.
  • Applies to physicians, NPs, and PAs.
  • Includes specific codes for different anesthesia roles (e.g., AA, QK, QS, QX).

Reason

The changes are relevant but not urgent as they are effective in 2025.

Watch items

2025-10-01anesthesia servicesvaginal deliveryfixed rate $209.63codes AA, QK, QS, QX

Ambulance Services.xlsx

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The document provides a new fee schedule for ambulance services in North Carolina, effective October 1, 2025. It includes specific rates for various ambulance services, such as ground mileage and different levels of life support transport.

Highlights

  • New ambulance services fee schedule for NC.
  • Effective date: October 1, 2025.
  • Includes rates for ground mileage and life support transport.
  • Providers should refer to NC Medicaid bulletins for updates.

Reason

The changes are relevant but not immediately urgent, as they take effect in 2025.

Watch items

Effective date: 2025-10-01Rate for A0425: $3.03Rate for A0426: $70.75Rate for A0427: $124.68Rate for A0428: $70.75

MC RHC Physician Services.xlsx

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The document outlines a new fee schedule for the North Carolina Medicaid program, effective October 1, 2025, for the fiscal year 2026. It includes specific CPT codes that are not separately reimbursable as they are included in the PPS APM rate.

Highlights

  • New fee schedule for NC Medicaid effective 10/1/2025.
  • Applies to Rural Health Clinic Physician Services.
  • CPT codes 11005, 11006, 11008, 11042 included in PPS APM rate.
  • No separate reimbursement for listed CPT codes.

Reason

The changes are not effective immediately and involve future reimbursement policies.

Watch items

Effective date: 10/1/2025CPT code 11005CPT code 11006CPT code 11008CPT code 11042

Vent Bed Facilities.xlsx

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The document provides updated vent facility rates for North Carolina, effective October 1, 2025. Rates are specified for Kindred Hospital East Greensboro, Oak Forest Health and Rehabilitation, and Valley Nursing Center.

Highlights

  • Updated vent facility rates for North Carolina.
  • Effective date: October 1, 2025.
  • Facilities: Kindred Hospital, Oak Forest Health, Valley Nursing Center.
  • Rates: $539.81, $726.31, $911.61 respectively.

Reason

The changes are relevant but not immediately urgent as they are effective in 2025.

Watch items

2025-10-01Kindred Hospital East GreensboroOak Forest Health and RehabilitationValley Nursing Center

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner FS.xlsx

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The document introduces a new fee schedule for psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioners, effective October 1, 2025. It includes specific rate changes for various services, such as psychoanalysis and family psychotherapy.

Highlights

  • New fee schedule for psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioners.
  • Effective date: October 1, 2025.
  • Includes rate changes for services like psychoanalysis (CPT 90845) and family psychotherapy (CPT 90846, 90847).
  • Rates for group psychotherapy (CPT 90853) and developmental screening (CPT 96110) are specified.

Reason

The changes are relevant but not immediately urgent, as they take effect in 2025.

Watch items

2025-10-01CPT 90845CPT 90846CPT 90847CPT 90853

Dialysis Provider Specific.xlsx

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The document provides a non-published fee schedule for dialysis providers, effective from October 1, 2025, with no rate reductions. It includes specific rates for hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis services for various providers.

Highlights

  • Fee schedule effective from October 1, 2025.
  • Rates for hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis included.
  • No rate reductions are applied.
  • Specific provider rates listed with NPI numbers.

Reason

The changes are relevant but not immediately urgent as the effective date is in the future.

Watch items

Effective date: 2025-10-01Provider NPI numbersHemodialysis ratesPeritoneal dialysis rates

Ambulatory Surgical Centers.xlsx

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The document is a new fee schedule for ambulatory surgical centers in North Carolina, effective from October 1, 2025. It includes specific rates for various procedure codes with the 'sg' modifier.

Highlights

  • New fee schedule for ambulatory surgical centers.
  • Effective date: October 1, 2025.
  • Includes specific rates for procedure codes with 'sg' modifier.
  • Rates do not guarantee service coverage.

Reason

The document is current and includes specific rates, but the effective date is not imminent.

Watch items

Effective date: 2025-10-01Procedure code 10140: $84.82Procedure code 10180: $448.06Procedure code 11042: $128.96Procedure code 11044: $332.16

FFS RHC Non-Core Services Well Child.xlsx

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The document introduces a new fee schedule for non-core services at rural health clinics, effective October 1, 2025, for the state fiscal year 2026. Specific procedures, such as debridement, are included in the PPS APM rate and are not separately reimbursable.

Highlights

  • New fee schedule for rural health clinic non-core services.
  • Effective date: October 1, 2025.
  • Procedures like debridement not separately reimbursable.
  • Applies to state fiscal year 2026.

Reason

The changes are relevant but not immediately urgent, as they take effect in 2025.

Watch items

Effective date: 10/1/2025Procedure codes: 11005, 11006, 11008, 11042

Dietary & Nutritional Services.xlsx

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The document introduces a new dietary and nutritional services fee schedule for North Carolina Medicaid, effective October 1, 2025. It includes specific rates for procedure codes 97802 and 97803 with and without the GT modifier.

Highlights

  • New dietary and nutritional services fee schedule.
  • Effective date: October 1, 2025.
  • Includes rates for procedure codes 97802 and 97803.
  • GT modifier rates specified.
  • Rates do not include reductions.

Reason

The changes are relevant but not immediately urgent, as the effective date is in the future.

Watch items

9780297803GT modifierEffective date: 2025-10-01

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The document includes updates to the North Carolina Medicaid nurse practitioner fee schedule and mentions a behavioral health rate increase effective January 1, 2024. It also lists specific CPT codes with rates effective from October 1, 2025.

Highlights

  • Nurse practitioner fee schedule update for NC Medicaid.
  • Behavioral health rate increase effective January 1, 2024.
  • CPT codes with rates effective October 1, 2025.
  • Includes taxonomies for nurse practitioners.

Reason

The document contains future rate changes and effective dates, but they are not imminent.

Watch items

January 1, 2024 behavioral health rate increaseCPT codes effective October 1, 2025

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The document introduces a new Medicaid physician services fee schedule with specific rates effective from October 1, 2025. It includes detailed rates for various procedures, such as 'fna bx w/mr gdn ea addl' and 'drainage of skin abscess.'

Highlights

  • New Medicaid physician services fee schedule released.
  • Effective date for new rates: October 1, 2025.
  • Includes specific rates for procedures like 'fna bx w/mr gdn ea addl' and 'drainage of skin abscess.'
  • Rates do not guarantee service coverage.

Reason

The changes are relevant but not immediately effective, with an effective date in 2025.

Watch items

2025-10-01fna bx w/mr gdn ea addldrainage of skin abscessphysician services fee schedule

Dialysis COVID-19 VAC MAB Admin.xlsx

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The document outlines a new fee schedule for outpatient facility services related to COVID-19 vaccine administration and monoclonal antibodies in North Carolina, effective from October 1, 2025.

Highlights

  • New fee schedule for outpatient services.
  • Includes COVID-19 vaccine administration and monoclonal antibodies.
  • Effective date: October 1, 2025.
  • Specific rate for procedure code 90480: $28.39.

Reason

The changes are relevant but not immediately urgent as the effective date is in the future.

Watch items

Procedure code 90480Effective date: 2025-10-01

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The document outlines new draft rates for hospital outpatient laboratory services under managed care, effective October 1, 2025. These rates are 146.38% of the Medicaid direct fee-for-service rates and are pending CMS approval.

Highlights

  • New draft rates for hospital outpatient lab services.
  • Effective date: October 1, 2025.
  • Rates are 146.38% of FFS lab fee schedule.
  • Pending CMS approval.
  • Applies to managed care services.

Reason

The changes are relevant but not immediately effective, and they are pending approval.

Watch items

Effective date: 2025-10-01Rate: 146.38% of FFSCPT 80053CPT 80055CPT 80061

Targeted Case Management_ARCM (At Risk Case Management).xlsx

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The document provides updated Medicaid rates for targeted case management services in North Carolina, effective October 1, 2025.

Highlights

  • New rate for T1017: $17.67 per 15 minutes
  • Effective date: October 1, 2025
  • Applies to at-risk case management for adults/children

Reason

The change is relevant but not immediately urgent, with an effective date in the future.

Watch items

T1017Effective date: 2025-10-01

Children Developmental Services Agency.xlsx

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The document introduces a new fee schedule for the Children's Developmental Services Agency (CDSA) effective October 1, 2025, with specific rates for various procedures. It includes rates for services like speech fluency evaluation and treatment of swallowing dysfunction.

Highlights

  • New CDSA fee schedule effective 10/01/2025.
  • Includes rates for procedures like 92521, 92522, 92523, 92524, 92526.
  • Rates are specified for both facility and non-facility settings.
  • Providers should refer to Medicaid billing guides for coverage details.

Reason

The changes are not effective immediately and are administrative, but they include specific rate updates for future reference.

Watch items

Effective date: 10/01/2025Procedure code 92521Procedure code 92522Procedure code 92523Procedure code 92526

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The document introduces new Medicaid rates for home infusion therapy and enteral nutrition products, effective from October 1, 2025. It includes specific rates for pediatric enteral formulas.

Highlights

  • New rates for home infusion therapy effective 1/1/2026.
  • Enteral nutrition product rates effective 10/1/2025.
  • Specific rates for pediatric enteral formulas (e.g., B4161, B4162).
  • Providers should bill usual and customary rates.

Reason

The changes are relevant but not immediately effective, with dates in 2025 and 2026.

Watch items

B4161B4162Effective date: 2025-10-01

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The document provides updated Medicaid long-term care rates for skilled nursing facilities effective from January 1, 2026, to March 31, 2026. It includes specific rate details for various facilities, replacing individual rate letters with this publication.

Highlights

  • Effective date: January 1, 2026 - March 31, 2026
  • Includes specific rates for skilled nursing facilities
  • Replaces individual facility rate letters
  • Updated on March 2, 2026

Reason

The changes are not effective immediately, but they provide specific future rates that will impact reimbursement.

Watch items

Effective date: January 1, 2026Facility ratesCMI, indirect, direct rates

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The document outlines a new fee schedule for the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services, effective October 1, 2025, with rates for various procedures including newborn and non-newborn genotyping.

Highlights

  • New fee schedule for N.C. state lab.
  • Effective date: October 1, 2025.
  • Includes rates for genotyping procedures.
  • Rates do not include reductions.
  • Managed care providers should contact their health plans for appeal rights.

Reason

The changes are relevant but not immediately effective, with an effective date in 2025.

Watch items

Effective date: 2025-10-01Procedure code: 82017Procedure code: 81109Procedure code: 81162

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The document outlines a new fee schedule for podiatry services in North Carolina, effective October 1, 2025. It includes specific rates for various procedures but notes that inclusion does not guarantee coverage.

Highlights

  • New podiatry services fee schedule for North Carolina.
  • Effective date: October 1, 2025.
  • Includes specific rates for procedures like surgical cleansing and debridement.
  • Rates do not include reductions.
  • Coverage not guaranteed by rate inclusion.

Reason

The changes are relevant but not immediately urgent, as the effective date is in the future.

Watch items

Effective date: 2025-10-01Procedure code: 11000Procedure code: 11001Procedure code: 11010Procedure code: 11042

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The document outlines updated Medicaid dental reimbursement rates for various dental procedures, effective October 1, 2025. It includes specific rates for radiographic images and other dental services.

Highlights

  • New reimbursement rates effective October 1, 2025.
  • Includes rates for intraoral and extraoral radiographic images.
  • Applies to general dentists, oral surgeons, and other dental specialists.
  • Rates do not guarantee service coverage; refer to clinical coverage policies.

Reason

The changes are relevant but not immediately urgent, as they take effect in 2025.

Watch items

Effective date: 2025-10-01Rate for D0230: $12.58Rate for D0240: $16.71Rate for D0250: $22.51Rate for D0270: $11.87

Psychiatry Behavioral Health Physicians Services FS.xlsx

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The document outlines a new fee schedule for NC Medicaid psychiatry and behavioral health services, effective October 1, 2025. It includes specific rate changes for various CPT codes related to psychiatric services.

Highlights

  • New fee schedule for NC Medicaid psychiatry services.
  • Effective date: October 1, 2025.
  • Includes CPT codes: 90839, 90846, 90847, 90849, 90853, 90870, 96110, 96112, 96113.
  • Rates for services like crisis intervention and family therapy are specified.
  • No rate reductions included in this schedule.

Reason

The changes are relevant but not immediately urgent, as they take effect in 2025.

Watch items

9083990846908479084990853908709611096112961132025-10-01

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The document outlines updated DRG base rates for North Carolina Medicaid, effective from October 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. It includes specific rates for various hospitals and mentions the transition to DRG Grouper v43.1 on April 1, 2026.

Highlights

  • DRG base rates effective October 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026.
  • Transition to DRG Grouper v43.1 on April 1, 2026.
  • Specific rates listed for hospitals like Rowan Regional Medical Center and DLP Harris Regional Hospital.

Reason

The changes are not immediately effective but are upcoming and involve specific rate updates.

Watch items

DRG base rate effective 10/01/2025DRG Grouper v43.1 effective 04/01/2026

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The document outlines new Medicaid fee schedule rates for various medical procedures effective from October 1, 2025. It includes specific rates for services such as acne surgery and drainage of abscesses.

Highlights

  • New fee schedule for physician services effective October 1, 2025.
  • Includes rates for procedures like acne surgery and abscess drainage.
  • Rates do not guarantee service coverage.
  • Managed care providers should contact their health plans for appeal rights.

Reason

The changes are not effective immediately, but they include specific future rate updates that may impact reimbursement planning.

Watch items

Effective date: 2025-10-01CPT 10036: perq dev soft tiss add imagCPT 10040: acne surgeryCPT 10060: drainage of abscessCPT 10061: drainage of abscess

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The document provides a new respiratory therapy fee schedule for North Carolina, effective October 1, 2025. It includes specific rates for various procedures, such as tracheotomy tube changes and spirometry.

Highlights

  • New respiratory therapy fee schedule for North Carolina.
  • Effective date: October 1, 2025.
  • Includes rates for procedures like tracheotomy tube change and spirometry.
  • Rates are specified for both facility and non-facility settings.

Reason

The changes are relevant but not immediately urgent, as they take effect in 2025.

Watch items

Effective date: 2025-10-01Procedure code: 31502Procedure code: 31720Procedure code: 94010Procedure code: 94060

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The document outlines the new inpatient RCC fee schedule for North Carolina, effective from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026. It includes specific rates for various hospitals and notes the transition to DRG Grouper v43.1 on April 1, 2026.

Highlights

  • Effective date: October 1, 2025 - September 30, 2026
  • Transition to DRG Grouper v43.1 on April 1, 2026
  • Specific RCC rates listed for multiple hospitals
  • No rate reductions included in the schedule

Reason

The document is current but changes are not immediately effective, and it primarily updates future rates.

Watch items

Effective date: October 1, 2025DRG Grouper v43.1 effective April 1, 2026

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The document is a revised fee schedule for Durable Medical Equipment (DME) in North Carolina, effective February 17, 2026. It includes specific rates for various items, effective from October 1, 2025.

Highlights

  • DME fee schedule revision effective February 17, 2026.
  • Rates effective from October 1, 2025, for items like A4437, A4481, A4604.
  • Providers should bill usual and customary rates, not maximum rates.
  • Reference to Medicaid billing guide and clinical coverage policies.

Reason

The document outlines future rate changes effective in 2025 and 2026, which are not immediately urgent but relevant for planning.

Watch items

A4437A4481A4604A4635A4670

HOP Fee Schedule.xlsx

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The document introduces a new rate for the Healthy Opportunities Pilot Program in North Carolina, effective May 15, 2024, for targeted case management services.

Highlights

  • New rate for Healthy Opportunities Pilot Program.
  • Effective date: May 15, 2024.
  • Procedure code: T1017 HA.
  • Rate: $80.41 per 15 mins.
  • End date: June 30, 2025.

Reason

The change is relevant but not immediately urgent, with an effective date in the future.

Watch items

T1017 HA2024-05-15$80.41

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The document outlines a new psych per diem fee schedule for North Carolina Medicaid, effective from October 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. The base rate is set at $895.63, and providers must be reimbursed at this rate unless an alternative arrangement is agreed upon.

Highlights

  • New psych per diem fee schedule effective October 1, 2025.
  • Base rate set at $895.63.
  • Applies to North Carolina Medicaid providers.
  • Effective through June 30, 2026.
  • Providers must be reimbursed at 100% of the base rate unless otherwise agreed.

Reason

The document is current but the effective date is not imminent, indicating a medium urgency for review.

Watch items

Effective date: October 1, 2025Base rate: $895.63

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The document provides a new laboratory fee schedule for the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, effective October 1, 2025. It includes specific rates for various laboratory tests, such as the acute hepatitis panel and hepatic function panel.

Highlights

  • New laboratory fee schedule for NC DHHS.
  • Effective date: October 1, 2025.
  • Includes rates for tests like acute hepatitis panel ($58.07) and hepatic function panel ($9.99).
  • Providers should bill usual and customary charges.
  • Rates do not guarantee service coverage.

Reason

The changes are relevant but not immediately urgent, as the effective date is in the future.

Watch items

2025-10-01acute hepatitis panelhepatic function panelamikacincarbamazepine

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The document outlines a new ambulatory infusion therapy fee schedule for North Carolina, effective March 1, 2026. It includes specific rates for various injections, such as alemtuzumab and avalglucosidase alfa-ngpt.

Highlights

  • New ambulatory infusion therapy fee schedule for NC.
  • Effective date: March 1, 2026.
  • Rates for injections like alemtuzumab and avalglucosidase alfa-ngpt included.
  • Reimbursement at 100% of PADP fee schedule rate.

Reason

The changes are not effective immediately, but they include specific future rates that may impact reimbursement.

Watch items

Effective date: 2026-03-01J0202: Alemtuzumab rateJ0219: Avalglucosidase alfa-ngpt rateJ0221: Lumizyme injection rateJ0225: Vutrisiran injection rate

36_Indian Tribal (I_T_U) Home Health.xlsx

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The document outlines the North Carolina Medicaid fee schedule for Indian Tribal Home Health services, with updates last made on December 30, 2021. It includes specific rates for services like physical therapy and medical supplies, with some temporary COVID-19 rate increases continuing into January 2022.

Highlights

  • Fee schedule for Indian Tribal Home Health services.
  • Last updated on December 30, 2021.
  • Includes temporary COVID-19 rate increases for January 2022.
  • Specific rates for physical therapy and medical supplies provided.

Reason

The document contains recent updates and temporary rate changes, but the effective dates are not imminent.

Watch items

Physical therapy visit rate: $129.18Therapeutic agent rate: $8.19Insertion tray rate: $7.96

NC Medicaid State Institutions.xlsx

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The document outlines new Medicaid rates for state institutions in North Carolina, effective October 1, 2025. It includes specific rates for various facilities but notes that inclusion does not guarantee coverage.

Highlights

  • Effective date: 10/1/2025
  • Rates for state institutions in NC
  • Coverage not guaranteed by rate inclusion
  • Updated on 12/10/2025

Reason

The changes are not effective immediately and are administrative in nature, affecting future rates.

Watch items

Effective date: 10/1/2025Black Mountain Neuro Medical TreatmentBroughton HospitalCaswell CenterCentral Regional Hospital Whitaker
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26_HIV_MH_SA.xlsx

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The document provides a fee schedule for HIV, mental health, and substance abuse services in North Carolina, including a rate for targeted case management.

Highlights

  • Fee schedule for HIV, mental health, and substance abuse services.
  • Includes rate for targeted case management: $81.25 per week.
  • Effective date: July 1, 2010.
  • End date: December 31, 9999.

Reason

The effective date is historical, and there is no indication of recent changes.

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The document provides a fee schedule update for the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, specifically for hospital lower level of care rates. The current rate for 'swing bed level of care per diem' is $129.15, effective from March 1, 2022, with no end date specified.

Highlights

  • Fee schedule for lower level of care updated.
  • Current 'swing bed level of care per diem' rate: $129.15.
  • Effective date for current rate: March 1, 2022.
  • No end date for current rate specified.

Reason

The document appears to be archival with rates effective from 2022 and no immediate changes indicated.

25_HIV_CAP-MR_DD_TBI.xlsx

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The document provides a fee schedule for Medicaid targeted case management services under the HIV CAP-MR/DD waiver in North Carolina, with a specific rate for a service effective since 2012.

Highlights

  • Document type: HIV CAP-MR/DD waiver fee schedule
  • Service: Targeted case management - developmental disability
  • Procedure code: T1017 HE
  • Rate: $61.01 per week
  • Effective date: 2012-07-01

Reason

The effective date is historical, and there is no indication of recent changes.

LCSW_ LCMHC_ LMFT_LCAS Behavioral Health Fee Schedule.xlsx

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The document lacks any content or evidence to review.

Highlights

  • No content available for review.
  • No effective dates or rate changes provided.

Reason

There is no evidence to suggest any changes or updates.

27_HIV_ARCM.xlsx

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The document provides a fee schedule for Medicaid targeted case management services in North Carolina, specifically for the procedure code T1017, with a rate of $12.96 per 15 minutes.

Highlights

  • Procedure code: T1017
  • Service: Targeted case management - adult/children
  • Rate: $12.96 per 15 minutes
  • Effective date: 2012-07-01
  • End date: 9999-12-31

Reason

The effective date is historical (2012), indicating this is archival information.

Mental Health.xlsx

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The document lacks any content or evidence to assess changes.

Highlights

  • No content available for review
  • No effective dates or rate changes provided

Reason

Insufficient evidence to determine any urgency or impact.

Indian Tribal (I_T_U) Pharmacy.xlsx

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The document outlines revised OMB encounter rates for Indian Tribal Pharmacy services, effective from 2023 to 2025, with specific rates for each year. The document was uploaded on February 2, 2026.

Highlights

  • OMB encounter rate for CY 2023: 654
  • OMB encounter rate for CY 2024: 719
  • OMB encounter rate for CY 2025: 801
  • Document uploaded on February 2, 2026

Reason

The document is archival, covering rates from 2023 to 2025, with no immediate impact on current policies.

Licensed Psychologist Fee Schedule.xlsx

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The document lacks any content or evidence to assess changes.

Highlights

  • No content available for review.
  • No effective dates or rate changes provided.

Reason

The document is empty, providing no information for review.

Clinical Nurse Specialist Mental Health Fee Schedule.xlsx

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The document lacks any content or evidence to assess changes.

Highlights

  • No content available for review.
  • No effective dates or rate changes provided.

Reason

There is no evidence to suggest any changes or updates.

67_HIV Case Management.xlsx

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The document introduces a fee schedule for HIV case management services with a specific rate for procedure code G9012.

Highlights

  • Procedure code: G9012
  • Service: Other specified case management services
  • Rate: $12.96
  • Effective date: 2022-04-01
  • End date: 9999-12-31

Reason

The effective date is over 24 months in the past, indicating a historical update.

Watch items

G90122022-04-01

Licensed Psychological Associates Fee Schedule.xlsx

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The document lacks any content or evidence to review.

Highlights

  • No content available for review.
  • No effective dates or rate changes provided.

Reason

There is no evidence to suggest any changes or updates.