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40490 Insurance Policy Changes

CPT 40490, in plain terms, covers Physician takes a tissue sample from the lip for pathology. CPT 40490 is referenced in 2 tracked payer policy changes from Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island. For billers and coders, staying current on payer-specific coverage criteria, reimbursement rules, and prior-authorization requirements for CPT 40490 is critical to clean claim submission. Each entry below links to the full policy analysis with effective dates and action steps.

Official descriptor: CPT 40490 on AAPC

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REFERENCE DATA

Payers with rules3
Payers requiring prior auth3
  • Anthem BCBS · Effective October 19, 2026

    Prior authorization required

    Anthem local precertification/prior authorization list (Colorado | Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield | Commercial)

  • 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 Anthem BCBS require prior authorization for 40490?

Anthem BCBS lists 40490 on Anthem local precertification/prior authorization list (Colorado | Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield | Commercial) for commercial plans (list dated October 19, 2026). Verify with the payer before scheduling.

Does CalViva Health require prior authorization for 40490?

CalViva Health lists 40490 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 40490?

Community Health Plan of Imperial Valley lists 40490 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.

What insurance policy changes affect CPT 40490?

There are 2 tracked policy changes affecting CPT 40490, including updates from Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island. Each change may modify coverage criteria, reimbursement rates, or prior-authorization requirements.

Which payers have updated policy for CPT 40490?

Payers that have issued tracked updates for CPT 40490 include: Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island.

How do I get notified when CPT 40490 policy changes?

Create a free account at PolicyChanges.app and save a search filtered to CPT 40490. 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 40490?

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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