Implementation Delayed for Family PACT Benefit, CPT Code 87806

An article published in the October 2016 Family PACT Update titled Family PACT Adds CPT-4 Code 87806 HIV Screening Code as a Benefit informed providers that the new benefit is effective for dates of service on or after November 1, 2016. However, a NewsFlash article published on October 14, 2016, titled Delay Update: CLIA-Waived Benefit for HIV-1 and HIV-2 Testing Code notified providers that the related Medi-Cal policy implementation will be delayed until at least the end of 2016. An Erroneous Payment Correction will be initiated to reprocess affected Family PACT claims. Providers should continue to submit claims timely.