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Oncology Radiation Treatment Procedure Codes Impacted by 2026 Annual HCPCS Update
Texas Medicaid·TX · Oncology, Radiology·Coding
Effective date
Jan 1, 2026
We identified it
Apr 3, 2026
Summary
CMS discontinued radiation treatment codes 77014, 77385, 77386 and 17 G-codes for image-guidance services effective January 1, 2026, without direct replacements. Texas providers should bill using codes 77402, 77407, or 77412 instead, but claims may be denied until system updates are completed following rate hearing on April 24, 2026.
Action Required
By April 6, 2026 (95-day filing deadline): Billing team must immediately stop using discontinued codes 77014, 77385, 77386 and G6001-G6017 for radiation treatment services. Begin submitting timely claims using replacement codes 77402, 77407, or 77412 based on most appropriate service provided. Update billing system to reflect code changes and prepare for potential claim denials until Texas HHSC finalizes system updates after April 24, 2026 rate hearing.