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Audiology Billing Reminder

Medi-Cal·CA · ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat)·Claims & Billing
Effective date
May 14, 2026
We identified it
May 24, 2026
Days to comply

Summary

Medi-Cal clarifies that audiologists receiving RAD Code 0008 denials (provider not eligible for services billed) should use the correct audiology billing codes and modifiers from the Audiology and Hearing Aids Provider Manual. Previous billing instruction changes for HIPAA-compliant codes have not been implemented yet.

Action Required

Action needed
Immediately: Audiologists experiencing RAD Code 0008 denials must review and implement correct billing codes and modifiers from Part 2 of the Audiology and Hearing Aids Provider Manual. Billing team should verify current audiology claims are using appropriate codes rather than previously suggested HIPAA-compliant equivalents.