Question 1

What insurance policy changes affect CPT 19357?

Accepted Answer

There are 5 tracked policy changes affecting CPT 19357, including updates from Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island, Humana. Each change may modify coverage criteria, reimbursement rates, or prior-authorization requirements.

Question 2

Which payers have updated policy for CPT 19357?

Accepted Answer

Payers that have issued tracked updates for CPT 19357 include: Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island, Humana, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi.

Question 3

How do I get notified when CPT 19357 policy changes?

Accepted Answer

Create a free account at PolicyChanges.app and save a search filtered to CPT 19357. You will receive a daily digest email whenever a new policy change references this code.

Question 4

Why do payers change policies for CPT 19357?

Accepted Answer

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.

19357 Insurance Policy Changes

Payment Policy Material Amendment

Medical policy updates

Breast Surgery - MEDICAID - LOUISIANA (Revised)

Breast Reconstruction Following Mastectomy

Augmentation Mammoplasty