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

Number: 14476 
Release Date: May 7, 2026
Effective Date: July 1, 2026 
Implementation Date: July 6, 2026
Transmittal Number: R13763CP

CR 14476 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 July 1, 2026.

View the complete CMS Medicare Learning Network (MLN) Matters (MM)14476.

Last Updated May 21 , 2026