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32442 Insurance Policy Changes

CPT 32442, in plain terms, covers Physician removes an entire lung along with a segment of the trachea near the carina and reconnects the airway. No tracked policy changes reference CPT 32442 yet. New payer updates are added daily, so check back soon or create a free alert to be notified the moment a change affects this code.

Official descriptor: CPT 32442 on AAPC

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REFERENCE DATA

Payers with rules3
Payers requiring prior auth3
  • CountyCare Health Plan · Effective April 23, 2026

    Prior authorization required in some cases

    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 CalViva Health require prior authorization for 32442?

CalViva Health lists 32442 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 32442?

Community Health Plan of Imperial Valley lists 32442 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 32442?

CountyCare Health Plan lists 32442 on CountyCare Prior Authorization Look-Up Tool (All Codes) for medicaid managed plans, with conditions (list dated April 23, 2026). Verify with the payer before scheduling.

What insurance policy changes affect CPT 32442?

No policy changes affecting CPT 32442 have been tracked yet. Check back as coverage expands.

Which payers have updated policy for CPT 32442?

No payer-specific updates have been tracked for CPT 32442 yet.

How do I get notified when CPT 32442 policy changes?

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Why do payers change policies for CPT 32442?

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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