Policy Updates Prior AuthorizationBadgerCare Plus and Medicaid SSI ProgramsJune 13, 2025

Precertification/prior authorization requirement changes

Effective July 19, 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 (https://Availity.com) or by phone 855‑558‑1443 with additional information, which may include medical records.

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

Code

Description

19316

Mastopexy

19342

Insertion or replacement of breast implant on separate day from mastectomy

19350

Nipple/Areola Reconstruction

19357

Tissue expander placement in breast reconstruction, including subsequent expansion(s)

21139

Reduction Forehead; Contouring & Setback, Anterior Frontal Sinus Wall

21196

Reconstruction, Mandibular Rami &/Or Body, Sagittal Split; W/Int Rigid Fixation

30420

Rhinoplasty, Primary; W/Major Septal Repair

67900

Repair, Brow Ptosis, (Supraciliary/Mid-Forehead/Coronal Approach)

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

  • Web: Once logged in to Availity Essentials at https://Availity.com.
  • Fax: 800‑964‑3627
  • Phone: 855‑558‑1443

Not all precertification/prior authorization requirements are listed here. Detailed precertification/prior authorization requirements are available to care providers on https://Anthem.com/wi/provider or contracted care providers by accessing https://Availity.com. Care providers may also call 855‑558‑1443 for assistance with precertification/prior authorization requirements.

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