Guideline Updates Prior AuthorizationAnthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield | CommercialNovember 1, 2024

Precertification List Change Notification — November 1, 2024

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

Precertification responsibility

The ordering or rendering provider of service is responsible for completing the prior authorization process.

HMO plans

Services that require precertification will be denied if rendered without the appropriate prior authorization for in-network providers. HMO members may not have benefits for non-emergency services rendered outside of the network and are subject to review and may be denied.

PPO plans

Precertification for services requiring prior approval is highly recommended. If not completed in advance, a pre-payment review of the claim will occur and may result in a denial of claim reimbursement.

EPO plans

Precertification for services requiring prior approval is highly recommended. If not completed in advance, a pre-payment review of the claim will occur and may result in a denial of claim reimbursement.

To request precertification

Access Availity.com.

For maternity, medical, surgical precertification, call the number listed on the back of the member’s ID card.

For mental health and substance use 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

LAB.00042

Molecular Signature Test for Predicting Response to Tumor Necrosis Factor Inhibitor Therapy

0456U

February 1, 2025

LAB.00046

Testing for Biochemical Markers for Alzheimer’s Disease

0459U

February 1, 2025

LAB.00019

Proprietary Algorithms for Liver Fibrosis

0468U

February 1, 2025

TRANS.00039

Portable Normothermic Organ Perfusion Systems

0894T

February 1, 2025

TRANS.00039

Portable Normothermic Organ Perfusion Systems

0895T

February 1, 2025

TRANS.00039

Portable Normothermic Organ Perfusion Systems

0896T

February 1, 2025

MED.00013

Parenteral Antibiotics for the Treatment of Lyme Disease

J0687

February 1, 2025

MED.00013

Parenteral Antibiotics for the Treatment of Lyme Disease

J0688

February 1, 2025

MED.00013

Parenteral Antibiotics for the Treatment of Lyme Disease

J0689

February 1, 2025

MED.00013

Parenteral Antibiotics for the Treatment of Lyme Disease

J0744

February 1, 2025

MED.00013

Parenteral Antibiotics for the Treatment of Lyme Disease

J2183

February 1, 2025

MED.00013

Parenteral Antibiotics for the Treatment of Lyme Disease

J2184

February 1, 2025

MED.00013

Parenteral Antibiotics for the Treatment of Lyme Disease

J2281

February 1, 2025

SURG.00011

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

Q4311

February 1, 2025

SURG.00011

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

Q4312

February 1, 2025

SURG.00011

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

Q4313

February 1, 2025

SURG.00011

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

Q4314

February 1, 2025

SURG.00011

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

Q4315

February 1, 2025

SURG.00011

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

Q4316

February 1, 2025

SURG.00011

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

Q4317

February 1, 2025

SURG.00011

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

Q4318

February 1, 2025

SURG.00011

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

Q4319

February 1, 2025

SURG.00011

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

Q4320

February 1, 2025

SURG.00011

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

Q4321

February 1, 2025

SURG.00011

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

Q4322

February 1, 2025

SURG.00011

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

Q4323

February 1, 2025

SURG.00011

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

Q4324

February 1, 2025

SURG.00011

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

Q4325

February 1, 2025

SURG.00011

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

Q4326

February 1, 2025

SURG.00011

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

Q4327

February 1, 2025

SURG.00011

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

Q4328

February 1, 2025

SURG.00011

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

Q4329

February 1, 2025

SURG.00011

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

Q4330

February 1, 2025

SURG.00011

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

Q4331

February 1, 2025

SURG.00011

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

Q4332

February 1, 2025

SURG.00011

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

Q4333

February 1, 2025

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