Policy Updates Prior AuthorizationCommercialMarch 1, 2024

Precertification list change notification

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

Eligibility and benefits can be verified by accessing 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.

Criteria

Criteria description

Code

Effective date

CG-DME-13
CG-OR-PR-05
CG-OR-PR-08

Lower Limb Prosthesis
Myoelectric Upper Extremity Prosthetic Devices
Microprocessor Controlled Lower Limb Prosthesis

L7510

June 1, 2024

CG-DME-13
CG-OR-PR-05
CG-OR-PR-08

Lower Limb Prosthesis
Myoelectric Upper Extremity Prosthetic Devices
Microprocessor Controlled Lower Limb Prosthesis

L7520

June 1, 2024

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield is the trade name of Blue Cross Blue Shield Healthcare Plan of Georgia, Inc. Independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. Anthem is a registered trademark of Anthem Insurance Companies, Inc.

GABCBS-CM-049932-24-SRS49557

PUBLICATIONS: March 2024 Provider Newsletter