Beginning on January 1, prior authorization for the HCPCS codes and services listed in the table below do not require prior authorization for in-network or out-of-network providers.
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Prior Authorization NOT Required
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CPT/HCPCS Codes
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Procedure Code
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Description
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15786
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Abrasion; single lesion (e.g., keratosis, scar)
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78700
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Kidney imaging morphology;
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81177
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ATN1 (atrophin 1) (e.g., dentatorubral-pallidoluysian atrophy) gene analysis, evaluation to detect abnormal (e.g., expanded) alleles
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89050
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Cell count, miscellaneous body fluids (e.g., cerebrospinal fluid, joint fluid), except blood;
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97022
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Application of a modality to 1 or more areas; whirlpool
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97035
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Application of a modality to 1 or more areas; ultrasound, each 15 minutes
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97124
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Therapeutic procedure, 1 or more areas, each 15 minutes; massage, including effleurage, petrissage and/or tapotement (stroking, compression, percussion)
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97129
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Therapeutic interventions that focus on cognitive function (e.g., attention, memory, reasoning, executive function, problem solving, and/or pragmatic functioning) and compensatory strategies to manage the performance of an activity (e.g., managing time or sch
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97139
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Unlisted therapeutic procedure (specify)
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98942
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Chiropractic manipulative treatment (CMT); spinal, 5 regions
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A4456
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Adhesive remover, wipes, any type, each
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A4550
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Surgical trays
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A4602
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Replacement battery for external infusion pump owned by patient, lithium, 1.5 volt, each
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A4928
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Surgical mask, per 20
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A6250
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Skin sealants, protectants, moisturizers, ointments, any type, any size
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A6457
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Tubular dressing with or without elastic, any width, per linear yd
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D0145
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Oral evaluation for a patient under three years of age and counseling with primary caregiver
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D1206
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Topical fluoride varnish; therapeutic application for moderate to high caries risk patients
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K0037
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High mount flip-up footrest, each
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L2397
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Addition to lower extremity orthosis, suspension sleeve
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As a reminder, to verify whether a service requires prior authorization, use the Prior Authorization Lookup Tool on the provider website. Remember, you can save time by submitting your medical authorizations electronically via NaviNet.
Questions? Please contact your Provider Account Executive or call Provider Services at
1-833-644-6001. |