MedicaidBilling CodesMedium impact
Health First Colorado (Colorado's Medicaid Program) News and Updates (B2000451 - 08/2020)
Colorado Medicaid·CO·Provider Bulletin
Effective date
Jul 1, 2020
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Colorado Medicaid (Health First Colorado) released multiple updates including a new ClaimsXten claims editing system launching Fall 2020, 1% rate decreases for hospital services effective July 2020, and upcoming replacement of CPT codes 80320-80377 with HCPCS codes G0480-G0483.
Action Required
Continue using CPT codes 80320-80377 for drug testing until further notice - do NOT switch to HCPCS codes G0480-G0483 yet. Monitor provider bulletins for implementation date of code replacement. Prepare for ClaimsXten claims editing system launching Fall 2020 that will apply additional edits to professional and outpatient claims. Update contact information in Colorado Medicaid Provider Web Portal to ensure accuracy in provider directories.