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33019 Insurance Policy Changes

CPT 33019, in plain terms, covers Percutaneous drainage of fluid around the heart with insertion of an indwelling catheter, guided by CT imaging. No tracked policy changes reference CPT 33019 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 33019 on AAPC

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REFERENCE DATA

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  • CountyCare Health Plan · Effective April 23, 2026

    Prior authorization required in some cases

    CountyCare Prior Authorization Look-Up Tool (All Codes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Does CountyCare Health Plan require prior authorization for 33019?

CountyCare Health Plan lists 33019 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 33019?

No policy changes affecting CPT 33019 have been tracked yet. Check back as coverage expands.

Which payers have updated policy for CPT 33019?

No payer-specific updates have been tracked for CPT 33019 yet.

How do I get notified when CPT 33019 policy changes?

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Why do payers change policies for CPT 33019?

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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