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2026 CSHCN Release Notes

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The following tables show the section and handbooks that were changed in the CSHCN Services Program Provider Manual. The changes are listed in reverse chronological order (newest first). To see the changes made in 2025, see the 2025 Release Notes

March 2026 CSHCN Services Program Provider Manual Release Notes
ChapterRelated Articles and Notes
Chapter 14: Dental2026 HCPCS Special Bulletin
Chapter 16: Diagnostic Radiology Services2026 HCPCS Special Bulletin
Chapter 18: Expendable Medical Supplies2026 HCPCS Special Bulletin
Chapter 19: Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) and Rural Health Clinics (RHC)2026 HCPCS Special Bulletin
Chapter 20: Hearing Services2026 HCPCS Special Bulletin
Chapter 24: HospitalRemoved procedure code J1642 from table in section 24.3.7.1.
Chapter 25: Laboratory Services2026 HCPCS Special Bulletin
Chapter 27: Neurostimulators and Neuromuscular Stimulators2026 HCPCS Special Bulletin
Chapter 31: Physician2026 HCPCS Special Bulletin
Chapter 34: Radiation Therapy Services2026 HCPCS Special Bulletin
Chapter 35: Renal Dialysis

2026 HCPCS Special Bulletin

Removed end-dated procedure codes J0606, J0887, J1642, and J0636.

February 2026 CSHCN Services Program Provider Manual Release Notes
ChapterRelated Articles and Notes
Chapter 17: Durable Medical Equipment (DME)

CSHCN Update for Durable Medical Equipment Handbook Effective February 1, 2026

Information posted December 5, 2025

Chapter 36: Respiratory Equipment and Supplies

CSHCN Update for Durable Medical Equipment Handbook Effective February 1, 2026

Information posted December 5, 2025

January 2026 CSHCN Services Program Provider Manual Release Notes
ChapterRelated Articles and Notes
Chapter 4: Prior Authorizations and AuthorizationsUpdated claims filing deadline calendar links.
Chapter 5: Claims Filing, Third-Party Resources, and ReimbursementUpdated claims filing holiday calendar and claims filing deadline calendar links.
Chapter 7: Appeals and Administrative ReviewUpdated claims filing deadline calendar links.
Chapter 41: TMHP Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)

TMHP EDI Onboarding and Testing Changes Effective December 31, 2025

Information posted December 23, 2025