New Medicaid Bulletin Articles as of Sept. 24

The NC Division of Health Benefits (DHB) has recently published new Medicaid Bulletin article:

• Update on Current Procedural Terminology Code 99177- Screening of Eye with Special Instrument - Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code 99177, Screening of Eye with Special Instrument Onsite Analysis is separately reimbursable effective Nov. 1, 2024.
• Updated Guidance for NC Medicaid Payments to Planned Parenthood – Sept. 19, 2025 - NC Medicaid is providing additional information to providers about new federal prohibitions on certain providers.
• Refresher: How to Confirm Medicaid Coverage for Beneficiaries - Providers and pharmacies should always use NCTracks to confirm Medicaid eligibility
• NOTICE: Decommissioning of Total Cost of Care Dashboard - Effective Sept. 16, 2025, the Total Cost of Care Dashboard is decommissioned.

Providers are encouraged to review this information. All bulletin articles are available on DHB's Medicaid Bulletin webpage