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22206 Insurance Policy Changes

CPT 22206, in plain terms, covers Posterior three-column osteotomy of one thoracic vertebral segment, such as pedicle subtraction, cutting through bone to correct a spinal deformity. CPT 22206 is referenced in 2 tracked payer policy changes from Capital Blue Cross and Humana. For billers and coders, staying current on payer-specific coverage criteria, reimbursement rules, and prior-authorization requirements for CPT 22206 is critical to clean claim submission. Each entry below links to the full policy analysis with effective dates and action steps.

Official descriptor: CPT 22206 on AAPC

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REFERENCE DATA

Payers with rules15
Payers requiring prior auth15
  • Anthem BCBS · Effective November 1, 2026

    Prior authorization required

    Anthem Local PPO Precertification/Prior Authorization List (California | Anthem Blue Cross | Commercial)

  • BCBS Michigan · Effective October 13, 2026

    Prior authorization required in some cases

    BCBSM and BCN procedure codes for which providers must request prior authorization (commercial lines)

  • Excellus BlueCross BlueShield · Effective October 1, 2026

    Prior authorization required

    Excellus BCBS utilization management standard clinical review preauthorization list

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Does Ambetter require prior authorization for 22206?

Ambetter lists 22206 on Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health CMS-0057-F prior authorization requirements for exchange plans (list dated December 31, 2025). Verify with the payer before scheduling.

Does Anthem BCBS require prior authorization for 22206?

Anthem BCBS lists 22206 on Anthem Local PPO Precertification/Prior Authorization List (California | Anthem Blue Cross | Commercial) for commercial plans (list dated November 1, 2026). Verify with the payer before scheduling.

Does Arizona Complete Health require prior authorization for 22206?

Arizona Complete Health lists 22206 on Arizona Complete Health CMS-0057-F prior authorization requirements for medicaid managed plans (list dated December 31, 2025). Verify with the payer before scheduling.

Does BCBS Illinois require prior authorization for 22206?

BCBS Illinois lists 22206 on 2026 Commercial Outpatient Medical Surgical Prior Authorization Codes for commercial plans, with conditions (list dated January 1, 2026). Verify with the payer before scheduling.

Does BCBS Michigan require prior authorization for 22206?

BCBS Michigan lists 22206 on BCBSM and BCN procedure codes for which providers must request prior authorization (commercial lines) for commercial plans, with conditions (list dated October 13, 2026). Verify with the payer before scheduling.

What insurance policy changes affect CPT 22206?

There are 2 tracked policy changes affecting CPT 22206, including updates from Capital Blue Cross, Humana. Each change may modify coverage criteria, reimbursement rates, or prior-authorization requirements.

Which payers have updated policy for CPT 22206?

Payers that have issued tracked updates for CPT 22206 include: Capital Blue Cross, Humana.

How do I get notified when CPT 22206 policy changes?

Create a free account at PolicyChanges.app and save a search filtered to CPT 22206. 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 22206?

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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