Policy Updates Prior AuthorizationMedicare AdvantageNovember 15, 2023

Prior authorization requirement changes effective May 1, 2024 

Beginning January 1, 2024, Empire became Anthem. This article, published under the former brand, now applies to Anthem.

UPDATE: This article was originally published as being effective March 1, 2024. The effective date has been delayed to May 1, 2024.

Effective May 1, 2024, prior authorization (PA) requirements will change for the following code(s). The medical code(s) listed below will require PA by Anthem 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 code(s):

Code

Description

Q4272

Esano a, per square centimeter

Q4273

Esano aaa, per square centimeter

Q4274

Esano ac, per square centimeter

Q4275

Esano aca, per square centimeter

Q4276

Orion, per square centimeter

Q4277

Woundplus membrane or e-graft, per square centimeter

Q4278

Epieffect, per square centimeter

Q4280

Xcell amnio matrix, per square centimeter

Q4281

Barrera sl or barrera dl, per square centimeter

Q4282

Cygnus dual, per square centimeter

Q4283

Biovance tri-layer or biovance 3l, per square centimeter

Q4284

Dermabind sl, per square centimeter

Not all PA requirements are listed here. Detailed PA requirements are available to providers on https://providers.anthem.com/ny or for contracted providers by accessing Availity.com. Providers may also call the number on the back of their patient’s member ID card for Provider Services for assistance with PA requirements.

UM AROW #: A2023M0417

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PUBLICATIONS: December 2023 Provider Newsletter, February 2024 Provider Newsletter