Effective January 1, 2025, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC) will require prior authorization for some codes related to the following services for Medicare Advantage members:
- Laboratory / Genetic Testing
- Codes associated with Gender Affirmation Services
- Behavioral Health / Mental Health services
The complete list of codes requiring prior authorization are below and will be added to the Blue Medicare HMO / PPO and Experience Health Medicare Advantage℠ (HMO):
Laboratory / Genetic Testing: 81162, 81226, 81263, 81292, 81295, 81298, 81317, 81406, 81407, 81408, 81432, 81445, 81450, 81455, 81479, 81542, 88291.
Gender Affirmation Services: 19303, 53420, 53425, 53430, 54125, 54520, 54690, 55866, 55970, 55980, 56625, 56800, 56805, 57106, 57110, 57296, 57335, 58150, 58180, 58260, 58262, 58275, 58290, 58291, 58541, 58542, 58543, 58544, 58550, 58552, 58553, 58554, 58570, 58571, 58572, 58573, 58720.
Behavioral Health / Mental Health when diagnosis is substance abuse: 90837, G0129, G0176, G0177, G0410, G0411.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability in its health programs and activities. Learn more about our non-discrimination policy and no-cost services available to you.
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