Critical Access Hospitals: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Bypass for Reason Codes 31006 & 31007

Number: 14417 
Release Date: April 10, 2026
Effective Date: July 1, 2025 
Implementation Date: October 5, 2026
Transmittal Number: R13726OTN

CR 14417 explains system edits to prevent CAH certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA) outpatient service claims from getting reason codes 31006 and 31007 if they have a valid pass-through on file.

Make sure your billing staff know about these changes.

View the complete CMS Medicare Learning Network (MLN) Matters (MM)14417.

Last Updated Apr 17 , 2026