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14021 Insurance Policy Changes

CPT 14021, in plain terms, covers Rearrangement of adjacent skin, such as a local flap, to close a defect on the scalp, arm, or leg, with the defect measuring 10.1 to 30.0 square centimeters. CPT 14021 is referenced in 4 tracked payer policy changes from Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska. For billers and coders, staying current on payer-specific coverage criteria, reimbursement rules, and prior-authorization requirements for CPT 14021 is critical to clean claim submission. Each entry below links to the full policy analysis with effective dates and action steps.

Official descriptor: CPT 14021 on AAPC

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REFERENCE DATA

Payers with rules5
Payers requiring prior auth5
  • CountyCare Health Plan · Effective April 23, 2026

    Prior authorization required

    CountyCare Prior Authorization Look-Up Tool (All Codes)

  • CalViva Health · Effective December 31, 2025

    Prior authorization required

    CalViva Health CMS-0057-F prior authorization requirements

  • Community Health Plan of Imperial Valley · Effective December 31, 2025

    Prior authorization required

    Community Health Plan of Imperial Valley CMS-0057-F prior authorization requirements

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Does BCBS Illinois require prior authorization for 14021?

BCBS Illinois lists 14021 on Blue Cross Community Health Plans (Illinois Medicaid) Prior Authorization Code List for medicaid managed plans, with conditions (list dated October 1, 2026). Verify with the payer before scheduling.

Does CalViva Health require prior authorization for 14021?

CalViva Health lists 14021 on CalViva Health CMS-0057-F prior authorization requirements for medicaid managed plans (list dated December 31, 2025). Verify with the payer before scheduling.

Does Community Health Plan of Imperial Valley require prior authorization for 14021?

Community Health Plan of Imperial Valley lists 14021 on Community Health Plan of Imperial Valley CMS-0057-F prior authorization requirements for medicaid managed plans (list dated December 31, 2025). Verify with the payer before scheduling.

Does CountyCare Health Plan require prior authorization for 14021?

CountyCare Health Plan lists 14021 on CountyCare Prior Authorization Look-Up Tool (All Codes) for medicaid managed plans (list dated April 23, 2026). Verify with the payer before scheduling.

Does Fidelis Care require prior authorization for 14021?

Fidelis Care lists 14021 on Fidelis Care CMS-0057-F prior authorization requirements for medicaid managed plans (list dated December 31, 2025). Verify with the payer before scheduling.

What insurance policy changes affect CPT 14021?

There are 4 tracked policy changes affecting CPT 14021, including updates from Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska. Each change may modify coverage criteria, reimbursement rates, or prior-authorization requirements.

Which payers have updated policy for CPT 14021?

Payers that have issued tracked updates for CPT 14021 include: Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska.

How do I get notified when CPT 14021 policy changes?

Create a free account at PolicyChanges.app and save a search filtered to CPT 14021. You will get an email when new policy changes reference this code: daily or weekly, your choice, on every plan.

Why do payers change policies for CPT 14021?

Payers revise policies for individual billing codes to align with updated clinical guidelines, CMS rule changes, fraud and abuse prevention measures, or network cost-management goals. Changes can affect medical necessity criteria, place-of-service restrictions, bundling rules, or whether a code requires prior authorization.

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