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Anthem Precertification List Change Notification for September 2023
This article was previously posted with archived criteria CG-SURG-27 which has been removed. Previous article here.
The following services will be added to precertification for the effective dates listed below.
Eligibility and benefits can be verified by accessing Availity Essentials (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.
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Criteria | Criteria description | Code | Effective date |
CG-SURG-88 | Mastectomy for Gynecomastia | 19300 | 12/01/2023 |
CG-SURG-86 | Endovascular/Endoluminal Repair of Aortic Aneurysms, Aortoiliac Disease, Aortic Dissection and Aortic Transection | 33880 | 12/01/2023 |
CG-SURG-86 | Endovascular/Endoluminal Repair of Aortic Aneurysms, Aortoiliac Disease, Aortic Dissection and Aortic Transection | 33881 | 12/01/2023 |
CG-SURG-86 | Endovascular/Endoluminal Repair of Aortic Aneurysms, Aortoiliac Disease, Aortic Dissection and Aortic Transection | 33883 | 12/01/2023 |
CG-SURG-86 | Endovascular/Endoluminal Repair of Aortic Aneurysms, Aortoiliac Disease, Aortic Dissection and Aortic Transection | 33886 | 12/01/2023 |
CG-SURG-86 | Endovascular/Endoluminal Repair of Aortic Aneurysms, Aortoiliac Disease, Aortic Dissection and Aortic Transection | 33889 | 12/01/2023 |
CG-SURG-86 | Endovascular/Endoluminal Repair of Aortic Aneurysms, Aortoiliac Disease, Aortic Dissection and Aortic Transection | 33891 | 12/01/2023 |
CG-SURG-86 | Endovascular/Endoluminal Repair of Aortic Aneurysms, Aortoiliac Disease, Aortic Dissection and Aortic Transection | 34701 | 12/01/2023 |
CG-SURG-86 | Endovascular/Endoluminal Repair of Aortic Aneurysms, Aortoiliac Disease, Aortic Dissection and Aortic Transection | 34702 | 12/01/2023 |
CG-SURG-86 | Endovascular/Endoluminal Repair of Aortic Aneurysms, Aortoiliac Disease, Aortic Dissection and Aortic Transection | 34703 | 12/01/2023 |
CG-SURG-86 | Endovascular/Endoluminal Repair of Aortic Aneurysms, Aortoiliac Disease, Aortic Dissection and Aortic Transection | 34704 | 12/01/2023 |
CG-SURG-86 | Endovascular/Endoluminal Repair of Aortic Aneurysms, Aortoiliac Disease, Aortic Dissection and Aortic Transection | 34706 | 12/01/2023 |
CG-SURG-86 | Endovascular/Endoluminal Repair of Aortic Aneurysms, Aortoiliac Disease, Aortic Dissection and Aortic Transection | 34710 | 12/01/2023 |
CG-SURG-86 | Endovascular/Endoluminal Repair of Aortic Aneurysms, Aortoiliac Disease, Aortic Dissection and Aortic Transection | 34712 | 12/01/2023 |
CG-SURG-78 | Locoregional Techniques for Treating Primary and Metastatic Liver Malignancies | 47120 | 12/01/2023 |
CG-SURG-78 | Locoregional Techniques for Treating Primary and Metastatic Liver Malignancies | 47122 | 12/01/2023 |
CG-SURG-78 | Locoregional Techniques for Treating Primary and Metastatic Liver Malignancies | 47125 | 12/01/2023 |
CG-SURG-78 | Locoregional Techniques for Treating Primary and Metastatic Liver Malignancies | 47130 | 12/01/2023 |
CG-SURG-89 | Radiofrequency Neurolysis and Pulsed Radiofrequency Therapy for Trigeminal Neuralgia | 61790 | 12/01/2023 |
CG-SURG-89 | Radiofrequency Neurolysis and Pulsed Radiofrequency Therapy for Trigeminal Neuralgia | 61791 | 12/01/2023 |
CG-SURG-89 | Radiofrequency Neurolysis and Pulsed Radiofrequency Therapy for Trigeminal Neuralgia | 64600 | 12/01/2023 |
CG-SURG-89 | Radiofrequency Neurolysis and Pulsed Radiofrequency Therapy for Trigeminal Neuralgia | 64605 | 12/01/2023 |
CG-SURG-89 | Radiofrequency Neurolysis and Pulsed Radiofrequency Therapy for Trigeminal Neuralgia | 64610 | 12/01/2023 |
CG-SURG-86 | Endovascular/Endoluminal Repair of Aortic Aneurysms, Aortoiliac Disease, Aortic Dissection and Aortic Transection | 75956 | 12/01/2023 |
CG-SURG-86 | Endovascular/Endoluminal Repair of Aortic Aneurysms, Aortoiliac Disease, Aortic Dissection and Aortic Transection | 75957 | 12/01/2023 |
CG-SURG-86 | Endovascular/Endoluminal Repair of Aortic Aneurysms, Aortoiliac Disease, Aortic Dissection and Aortic Transection | 75958 | 12/01/2023 |
CG-SURG-86 | Endovascular/Endoluminal Repair of Aortic Aneurysms, Aortoiliac Disease, Aortic Dissection and Aortic Transection | 75959 | 12/01/2023 |
CG-DME-45 | Ultrasound Bone Growth Stimulation | E0760 | 12/01/2023 |
CG-DME-06 | Compression Devices for Lymphedema | K1024 | 12/01/2023 |
CG-DME-06 | Compression Devices for Lymphedema | K1025 | 12/01/2023 |
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