Policy Updates Prior AuthorizationMedicaidApril 4, 2025

Prior authorization requirement changes

Effective June 1, 2025, precertification/prior authorization requirements will change for the following code(s). The medical code(s) listed below will require precertification/prior authorization by Anthem for Nevada Medicaid 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/prior authorization rules and must be considered first when determining coverage.

If the requirements are not met, those services may be deemed ineligible for payment. Providers may appeal online through Availity Essentials or by calling 844‑396‑2330 with additional information that may include medical records.

Precertification/prior authorization requirements will be added for the following code(s):

Code

Description

L5841

Addition, endoskeletal knee-shin system, polycentric, pneumatic swing, and stance phase control

To request precertification/prior authorization, use one of the following methods:

Not all precertification/prior authorization requirements are listed here. Detailed precertification/prior authorization requirements are available to providers on https://providers.anthem.com/nv on the Resources tab or for contracted providers by accessing https://Availity.com. Providers may also call Provider Services at 844‑396‑2330 for assistance with precertification/prior authorization requirements.

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