Guideline Updates Prior AuthorizationAnthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield | CommercialMarch 1, 2025

Precertification list change notification March 1, 2025

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

Precertification responsibility
It is the responsibility of the ordering or rendering provider to complete the prior authorization process.

If the requirements aren't fully met, there is a possibility that those services may not qualify for payment. Providers may appeal online through the Availity Essentials platform or by calling the number on the back of the member ID card with any pertinent additional information which may include medical records.

Health maintenance organization (HMO) plans: HMO members may not have benefits for non‑emergency services. Non‑emergency services rendered outside of the network are subject to review.

Preferred provider organization (PPO) plans: Precertification for services requiring prior approval is highly recommended.

Exclusive provider organization (EPO) plans: Precertification for services requiring prior approval is highly recommended. With the exception of emergency room/urgent care and authorized services, no out‑of-network benefits are available.

To request precertification:
Eligibility and benefits can be verified by visiting Availity Essentials at http://Availity.com:

  • For maternity, medical, or surgical precertification, please call the number listed on the back of the member’s ID card.
  • For mental health and substance use disorder precertification, call 800‑755-0851. Professionals are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Add to precertification

Criteria

Criteria description

Code

Effective date

CG-SURG-76

Carotid, Vertebral, and Intracranial Artery Stent Placement with or without Angioplasty

61624

6/1/2025

DME.00011

Electrical Stimulation as a Treatment for Pain and Other Conditions: Surface and Percutaneous Devices

A4543

6/1/2025

DME.00011

Electrical Stimulation as a Treatment for Pain and Other Conditions: Surface and Percutaneous Devices

A4544

6/1/2025

DME.00011

Electrical Stimulation as a Treatment for Pain and Other Conditions: Surface and Percutaneous Devices

E0721

6/1/2025

DME.00011

Electrical Stimulation as a Treatment for Pain and Other Conditions: Surface and Percutaneous Devices

E0743

6/1/2025

DME.00012

Intrapulmonary Percussive Ventilation Devices

A7021

6/1/2025

DME.00012

Intrapulmonary Percussive Ventilation Devices

E0469

6/1/2025

DME.00052

Brain-Computer Interface Rehabilitation Devices

E0738

6/1/2025

LAB.00003

In Vitro Chemosensitivity Assays and In Vitro Chemoresistance Assays

0511U

6/1/2025

LAB.00015

Detection of Circulating Tumor Cells

0490U

6/1/2025

LAB.00015

Detection of Circulating Tumor Cells

0491U

6/1/2025

LAB.00015

Detection of Circulating Tumor Cells

0492U

6/1/2025

LAB.00026

Systems Pathology and Multimodal Artificial Intelligence Testing for Cancerous and Precancerous Conditions


Previously titled: Systems Pathology and Multimodal Artificial Intelligence Testing for Prostate Cancer

0108U

6/1/2025

LAB.00033

Protein Biomarkers for the Screening, Detection, and Management of Prostate Cancer

0495U

6/1/2025

LAB.00040

Serum Biomarker Tests for Risk of Preeclampsia

0482U

6/1/2025

LAB.00046

Testing for Biochemical Markers for Alzheimer's Disease

0479U

6/1/2025

LAB.00046

Testing for Biochemical Markers for Alzheimer's Disease

0503U

6/1/2025

LAB.00050

Metagenomic Sequencing for Infectious Diseases in the Outpatient Setting

0480U

6/1/2025

LAB.00051

Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances PFAS Testing

0394U

6/1/2025

LAB.00051

Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances PFAS Testing

0457U

6/1/2025

LAB.00051

Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances PFAS Testing

82542

6/1/2025

LAB.00051

Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances PFAS Testing

83921

6/1/2025

MED.00134

Non-invasive Heart Failure and Arrhythmia Management and Monitoring Systems

Previously titled: Non-invasive Heart Failure and Arrhythmia Management and Monitoring System

93701

6/1/2025

MED.00135

Gene Therapy for Hemophilia

C9172

6/1/2025

MED.00150

Hepzato Kit™ (melphalan hepatic delivery system)

J9248

6/1/2025

SURG.00011

Allogeneic, Xenographic, Synthetic, Bioengineered, and Composite Products for Wound Healing and Soft Tissue Grafting

A2027

6/1/2025

SURG.00011

Allogeneic, Xenographic, Synthetic, Bioengineered, and Composite Products for Wound Healing and Soft Tissue Grafting

A2028

6/1/2025

SURG.00011

Allogeneic, Xenographic, Synthetic, Bioengineered, and Composite Products for Wound Healing and Soft Tissue Grafting

A2029

6/1/2025

SURG.00011

Allogeneic, Xenographic, Synthetic, Bioengineered, and Composite Products for Wound Healing and Soft Tissue Grafting

Q4334

6/1/2025

SURG.00011

Allogeneic, Xenographic, Synthetic, Bioengineered, and Composite Products for Wound Healing and Soft Tissue Grafting

Q4335

6/1/2025

SURG.00011

Allogeneic, Xenographic, Synthetic, Bioengineered, and Composite Products for Wound Healing and Soft Tissue Grafting

Q4336

6/1/2025

SURG.00011

Allogeneic, Xenographic, Synthetic, Bioengineered, and Composite Products for Wound Healing and Soft Tissue Grafting

Q4337

6/1/2025

SURG.00011

Allogeneic, Xenographic, Synthetic, Bioengineered, and Composite Products for Wound Healing and Soft Tissue Grafting

Q4338

6/1/2025

SURG.00011

Allogeneic, Xenographic, Synthetic, Bioengineered, and Composite Products for Wound Healing and Soft Tissue Grafting

Q4339

6/1/2025

SURG.00011

Allogeneic, Xenographic, Synthetic, Bioengineered, and Composite Products for Wound Healing and Soft Tissue Grafting

Q4340

6/1/2025

SURG.00011

Allogeneic, Xenographic, Synthetic, Bioengineered, and Composite Products for Wound Healing and Soft Tissue Grafting

Q4341

6/1/2025

SURG.00011

Allogeneic, Xenographic, Synthetic, Bioengineered, and Composite Products for Wound Healing and Soft Tissue Grafting

Q4342

6/1/2025

SURG.00011

Allogeneic, Xenographic, Synthetic, Bioengineered, and Composite Products for Wound Healing and Soft Tissue Grafting

Q4343

6/1/2025

SURG.00011

Allogeneic, Xenographic, Synthetic, Bioengineered, and Composite Products for Wound Healing and Soft Tissue Grafting

Q4344

6/1/2025

SURG.00011

Allogeneic, Xenographic, Synthetic, Bioengineered, and Composite Products for Wound Healing and Soft Tissue Grafting

Q4345

6/1/2025

SURG.00128

Implantable Left Atrial Hemodynamic Monitor

0933T

6/1/2025

SURG.00128

Implantable Left Atrial Hemodynamic Monitor

0934T

6/1/2025

SURG.00135

Renal Sympathetic Nerve Ablation

0935T

6/1/2025

SURG.00153

Cardiac Contractility Modulation Therapy

0915T

6/1/2025

SURG.00153

Cardiac Contractility Modulation Therapy

0916T

6/1/2025

SURG.00153

Cardiac Contractility Modulation Therapy

0917T

6/1/2025

SURG.00153

Cardiac Contractility Modulation Therapy

0918T

6/1/2025

SURG.00153

Cardiac Contractility Modulation Therapy

0919T

6/1/2025

SURG.00153

Cardiac Contractility Modulation Therapy

0920T

6/1/2025

SURG.00153

Cardiac Contractility Modulation Therapy

0921T

6/1/2025

SURG.00153

Cardiac Contractility Modulation Therapy

0922T

6/1/2025

SURG.00153

Cardiac Contractility Modulation Therapy

0923T

6/1/2025

SURG.00153

Cardiac Contractility Modulation Therapy

0924T

6/1/2025

SURG.00153

Cardiac Contractility Modulation Therapy

0925T

6/1/2025

SURG.00153

Cardiac Contractility Modulation Therapy

0926T

6/1/2025

SURG.00153

Cardiac Contractility Modulation Therapy

0927T

6/1/2025

SURG.00153

Cardiac Contractility Modulation Therapy

0928T

6/1/2025

SURG.00153

Cardiac Contractility Modulation Therapy

0929T

6/1/2025

SURG.00153

Cardiac Contractility Modulation Therapy

0930T

6/1/2025

SURG.00153

Cardiac Contractility Modulation Therapy

0931T

6/1/2025

Add To Precertification

Criteria

Criteria Description

Code

Effective Date

RAD.00069

Absolute Quantitation of Myocardial Blood Flow Measurement

0742T

6/1/2025

RAD.00069

Absolute Quantitation of Myocardial Blood Flow Measurement

0899T

6/1/2025

RAD.00069

Absolute Quantitation of Myocardial Blood Flow Measurement

0900T

6/1/2025

RAD.00069

Absolute Quantitation of Myocardial Blood Flow Measurement

78434

6/1/2025

UM AROW #: A2024M2820
UM AROW #: A2024M2819
UM AROW #: A2024M2777

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