Policy Updates Prior AuthorizationCommercialNovember 1, 2024

Material adverse change

Precertification List Change Notification — November 1, 2024

The following services will be added to precertification for the effective dates listed below.

Eligibility and benefits can be verified by accessing Availity* at Availity.com or by calling the number on the back of the member’s identification card. Service precertification is based on member’s benefit plan/eligibility at the time the service is reviewed/approved. Benefit plans vary widely and are subject to change based on the contract effective dates. The provider is responsible for verification of member eligibility and covered benefits.

Except in the case of an emergency, failure to obtain precertification prior to rendering the designated services listed below may result in denial of reimbursement.

Add to Precertification

Criteria

Criteria Description

Code

Effective Date

LAB.00042

Molecular Signature Test for Predicting Response to Tumor Necrosis Factor Inhibitor Therapy

0456U

2/1/2025

LAB.00046

Testing for Biochemical Markers for Alzheimer’s Disease

0459U

2/1/2025

LAB.00019

Proprietary Algorithms for Liver Fibrosis

0468U

2/1/2025

TRANS.00039

Portable Normothermic Organ Perfusion Systems

0894T

2/1/2025

TRANS.00039

Portable Normothermic Organ Perfusion Systems

0895T

2/1/2025

MED.00013

Parenteral Antibiotics for the Treatment of Lyme Disease

J0687

2/1/2025

MED.00013

Parenteral Antibiotics for the Treatment of Lyme Disease

J0688

2/1/2025

MED.00013

Parenteral Antibiotics for the Treatment of Lyme Disease

J0689

2/1/2025

MED.00013

Parenteral Antibiotics for the Treatment of Lyme Disease

J0744

2/1/2025

MED.00013

Parenteral Antibiotics for the Treatment of Lyme Disease

J2183

2/1/2025

MED.00013

Parenteral Antibiotics for the Treatment of Lyme Disease

J2184

2/1/2025

MED.00013

Parenteral Antibiotics for the Treatment of Lyme Disease

J2281

2/1/2025

SURG.00011

Allogeneic, Xenographic, Synthetic, Bioengineered, and Composite Products for Wound Healing and Soft Tissue Grafting

Q4311

2/1/2025

SURG.00011

Allogeneic, Xenographic, Synthetic, Bioengineered, and Composite Products for Wound Healing and Soft Tissue Grafting

Q4312

2/1/2025

SURG.00011

Allogeneic, Xenographic, Synthetic, Bioengineered, and Composite Products for Wound Healing and Soft Tissue Grafting

Q4313

2/1/2025

SURG.00011

Allogeneic, Xenographic, Synthetic, Bioengineered, and Composite Products for Wound Healing and Soft Tissue Grafting

Q4314

2/1/2025

SURG.00011

Allogeneic, Xenographic, Synthetic, Bioengineered, and Composite Products for Wound Healing and Soft Tissue Grafting

Q4315

2/1/2025

SURG.00011

Allogeneic, Xenographic, Synthetic, Bioengineered, and Composite Products for Wound Healing and Soft Tissue Grafting

Q4316

2/1/2025

SURG.00011

Allogeneic, Xenographic, Synthetic, Bioengineered, and Composite Products for Wound Healing and Soft Tissue Grafting

Q4317

2/1/2025

SURG.00011

Allogeneic, Xenographic, Synthetic, Bioengineered, and Composite Products for Wound Healing and Soft Tissue Grafting

Q4318

2/1/2025

SURG.00011

Allogeneic, Xenographic, Synthetic, Bioengineered, and Composite Products for Wound Healing and Soft Tissue Grafting

Q4319

2/1/2025

SURG.00011

Allogeneic, Xenographic, Synthetic, Bioengineered, and Composite Products for Wound Healing and Soft Tissue Grafting

Q4320

2/1/2025

SURG.00011

Allogeneic, Xenographic, Synthetic, Bioengineered, and Composite Products for Wound Healing and Soft Tissue Grafting

Q4321

2/1/2025

SURG.00011

Allogeneic, Xenographic, Synthetic, Bioengineered, and Composite Products for Wound Healing and Soft Tissue Grafting

Q4322

2/1/2025

SURG.00011

Allogeneic, Xenographic, Synthetic, Bioengineered, and Composite Products for Wound Healing and Soft Tissue Grafting

Q4323

2/1/2025

SURG.00011

Allogeneic, Xenographic, Synthetic, Bioengineered, and Composite Products for Wound Healing and Soft Tissue Grafting

Q4324

2/1/2025

SURG.00011

Allogeneic, Xenographic, Synthetic, Bioengineered, and Composite Products for Wound Healing and Soft Tissue Grafting

Q4325

2/1/2025

SURG.00011

Allogeneic, Xenographic, Synthetic, Bioengineered, and Composite Products for Wound Healing and Soft Tissue Grafting

Q4326

2/1/2025

SURG.00011

Allogeneic, Xenographic, Synthetic, Bioengineered, and Composite Products for Wound Healing and Soft Tissue Grafting

Q4327

2/1/2025

SURG.00011

Allogeneic, Xenographic, Synthetic, Bioengineered, and Composite Products for Wound Healing and Soft Tissue Grafting

Q4328

2/1/2025

SURG.00011

Allogeneic, Xenographic, Synthetic, Bioengineered, and Composite Products for Wound Healing and Soft Tissue Grafting

Q4329

2/1/2025

SURG.00011

Allogeneic, Xenographic, Synthetic, Bioengineered, and Composite Products for Wound Healing and Soft Tissue Grafting

Q4330

2/1/2025

SURG.00011

Allogeneic, Xenographic, Synthetic, Bioengineered, and Composite Products for Wound Healing and Soft Tissue Grafting

Q4331

2/1/2025

SURG.00011

Allogeneic, Xenographic, Synthetic, Bioengineered, and Composite Products for Wound Healing and Soft Tissue Grafting

Q4332

2/1/2025

SURG.00011

Allogeneic, Xenographic, Synthetic, Bioengineered, and Composite Products for Wound Healing and Soft Tissue Grafting

Q4333

2/1/2025


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