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CPT 33897, in plain terms, covers Physician performs percutaneous balloon angioplasty to widen a native or recurrent coarctation of the aorta, without stent placement. No tracked policy changes reference CPT 33897 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 33897 on AAPC

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REFERENCE DATA

Payers with rules4
Payers requiring prior auth4
  • 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

  • Centene · Effective December 31, 2025

    Prior authorization required

    Sunshine Health Title XIX, Title XXI, Managed Medical Assistance CMS-0057-F prior authorization requirements

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Does CalViva Health require prior authorization for 33897?

CalViva Health lists 33897 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 Centene require prior authorization for 33897?

Centene lists 33897 on Sunshine Health Title XIX, Title XXI, Managed Medical Assistance 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 33897?

Community Health Plan of Imperial Valley lists 33897 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 33897?

CountyCare Health Plan lists 33897 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 33897?

No policy changes affecting CPT 33897 have been tracked yet. Check back as coverage expands.

Which payers have updated policy for CPT 33897?

No payer-specific updates have been tracked for CPT 33897 yet.

How do I get notified when CPT 33897 policy changes?

Create a free account at PolicyChanges.app and save a search filtered to CPT 33897. 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 33897?

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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