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41115 Insurance Policy Changes

CPT 41115, in plain terms, covers Surgical removal of the lingual frenum, the tissue band under the tongue, typically to release a tongue-tie (frenectomy). CPT 41115 is referenced in 4 tracked payer policy changes from Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, Aetna, and 1 other payer. For billers and coders, staying current on payer-specific coverage criteria, reimbursement rules, and prior-authorization requirements for CPT 41115 is critical to clean claim submission. Each entry below links to the full policy analysis with effective dates and action steps.

Official descriptor: CPT 41115 on AAPC

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REFERENCE DATA

Payers with rules3
Payers requiring prior auth3
  • Anthem BCBS · Effective February 11, 2026

    Prior authorization required

    List of items and services that require prior authorization (Medicaid IN)

  • 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 41115?

Anthem BCBS lists 41115 on List of items and services that require prior authorization (Medicaid IN) for medicaid managed plans (list dated February 11, 2026). Verify with the payer before scheduling.

Does CalViva Health require prior authorization for 41115?

CalViva Health lists 41115 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 41115?

Community Health Plan of Imperial Valley lists 41115 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 41115?

There are 4 tracked policy changes affecting CPT 41115, including updates from Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, Aetna, Independence Blue Cross. Each change may modify coverage criteria, reimbursement rates, or prior-authorization requirements.

Which payers have updated policy for CPT 41115?

Payers that have issued tracked updates for CPT 41115 include: Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, Aetna, Independence Blue Cross.

How do I get notified when CPT 41115 policy changes?

Create a free account at PolicyChanges.app and save a search filtered to CPT 41115. 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 41115?

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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