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January 13, 2026

Idaho Medicaid: New billing changes for diabetes equipment and supplies

To comply with recent updates made by Idaho Medicaid, effective April 1, 2026, billing of supplies related to insulin administration and blood glucose monitoring will change from the member’s medical benefit to their pharmacy benefit.

 

Billing guidelines

  • For claims with dates of service between Jan. 1, 2026, and March 31, 2026, you can bill through either the member’s medical or pharmacy benefits. Claims submitted to both benefits are subject to review by the Medicaid Program Integrity Unit. 
  • For claims with dates of service on or after April 1, 2026, you’ll need to bill them through the member’s pharmacy benefits otherwise the claim will be denied

 

Codes moving to pharmacy

This change will apply to the following HCPCS codes:

HCPCS codeDescription
A4206Syringe with needle, sterile, 1 cc or less, each
A4211Supplies for self-administered injections
A4238Supply allowance for adjunctive, non-implanted continuous glucose monitor (CGM), includes all supplies and accessories, 1 month supply = 1 unit of service
A4239Supply allowance for non-adjunctive, non-implanted continuous glucose monitor (CGM), includes all supplies and accessories, 1 month supply = 1 unit of service
A4245Alcohol wipes, per box
A4250Urine test or reagent strips or tablets (100 tablets or strips)
A4253Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips
A4256Normal, low and high calibrator solution/chips
A4258Spring-powered device for lancet, each
A4259Lancets, per box of 100
A4271Integrated lancing and blood sample testing cartridges for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 tests
A9275Home glucose disposable monitor, includes test strips
A9276Sensor; invasive (e.g., subcutaneous), disposable, for use with non-durable medical equipment interstitial continuous glucose monitoring system, 1 unit = 1 day supply
A9277Transmitter; external, for use with non-durable medical equipment interstitial continuous glucose monitoring system
A9278Receiver (monitor); external, for use with non-durable medical equipment interstitial continuous glucose monitoring system
E0607Home blood glucose monitor
E0784-SCExternal ambulatory infusion pump, insulin
E2100Blood glucose monitor with integrated voice synthesizer
E2101Blood glucose monitor with integrated lancing/blood sample
E2102Adjunctive, non-implanted continuous glucose monitor or receiver
E2103Non-adjunctive, non-implanted continuous glucose monitor or receiver
E2104Home blood glucose monitor for use with integrated lancing/blood sample testing cartridge

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