CLFS & CLIA HCPCS Codes, Waived Tests & Reasonable Charge Payments: October 2026 Quarterly Update

Number: 14569
Release Date: August 24, 2026 
Effective Date: October 1, 2026 
Implementation Date: October 5, 2026 
Transmittal Number: R13884CP

CR 14529 tells you about:

  • Annual and quarterly Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) edits and new waived test updates 
  • New and deleted CPT codes

Make sure your billing staff knows about Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule (CLFS) updates, effective October 1, 2026.

View the complete CMS Medicare Learning Network (MLN) Matters (MM)14569.

Last Updated Aug 27 , 2026