Policy Updates Prior AuthorizationMedicare AdvantageOctober 16, 2023

RETRACTION: Prior authorization requirement changes effective February 1, 2024

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Effective February 1, 2024, prior authorization (PA) requirements will change for the following codes. The medical codes listed below will require PA by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield for Medicare members. Federal and state law, as well as state contract language and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services guidelines, including definitions and specific contract provisions/exclusions take precedence over these precertification rules and must be considered first when determining coverage. Non-compliance with new requirements may result in denied claims.

Prior authorization requirements will be added for the following codes:

Codes

Description

33274

Transcatheter insertion or replacement of permanent leadless pacemaker, right ventricular, including imaging guidance (such as fluoroscopy, venous ultrasound, ventriculography, femoral venography) and device evaluation (such as interrogation or programming), when performed

33275

Transcatheter removal of permanent leadless pacemaker, right ventricular

Not all PA requirements are listed here. Detailed PA requirements are available to providers on Medicare Advantage Providers | Anthem.com, select your state > Providers > Claims > Prior Authorization. For contracted providers, access Availity.com. Providers may also call number on the back of their patient’s member ID card for Provider Services.

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PUBLICATIONS: November 2023 Provider Newsletter