MedicaidJune 9, 2025
Prior authorization requirement changes
Effective August 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 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 phone 844-396-2330 with additional information, which may include medical records.
Precertification/prior authorization requirements will be added for the following code(s):
Code |
Description |
19316 |
Mastopexy |
30420 |
Rhinoplasty, Primary; W/Major Septal Repair |
67900 |
Repair, Brow Ptosis, (Supraciliary/Mid‑Forehead/Coronal Approach) |
- Web: once logged in to Availity Essentials at https://Availity.com
- Fax: 800‑964‑3627
- Phone: 800‑450‑8753
Not all precertification/prior authorization requirements are listed here. Detailed precertification/prior authorization requirements are available to providers on https://www.anthem.com/nv/provider or for contracted providers by accessing https://Availity.com. Providers may also call 800‑450‑8753 for assistance with precertification/prior authorization requirements.
UM AROW #: A2025M3493
Medicaid services provided by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield HP, trade name of Anthem HP, LLC.
Independent licensees of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. Anthem is a registered trademark of Anthem Insurance Companies, Inc.
NYBCBS-CD-084206-25
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