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Prior Authorization Requirement Changes Effective May 1, 2024 (Healthy Blue + Medicare (HMO D-SNP))

Please note, this communication applies to Healthy Blue + MedicareSM (HMO D-SNP) offered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC). 

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 Blue Cross NC 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

0738T

Treatment planning for magnetic field induction ablation of malignant prostate tissue, using data from previously performed magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) examination

0739TAblation of malignant prostate tissue by magnetic field induction, including all intraprocedural, transperineal needle/catheter placement for nanoparticle installation and intraprocedural temperature monitoring, thermal dosimetry, bladder irrigation, and magnetic field nanoparticle activation

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

Code

Description

E0761

Non-Thermal Pulsed High Frequency Radiowaves, High Peak Power Electrom

Not all PA requirements are listed here. Detailed PA requirements are available to providers on bluecrossnc.com/providers/networks-programs/blue-medicare/healthy-blue-medicare on the Resources tab or for contracted providers by accessing Availity.com. Providers may also call Provider Services at 833-540-2106 for assistance with PA requirements.