High impact
Obsolete and Unreliable Tests and Procedures (CPB 0438, reviewed 2026-07-16)
Aetna·Effective Jul 16, 2026
CPT 44160, in plain terms, covers Surgery to remove part or all of your colon due to disease, injury, or other medical conditions. CPT 44160 is referenced in 1 tracked payer policy change from Aetna. For billers and coders, staying current on payer-specific coverage criteria, reimbursement rules, and prior-authorization requirements for CPT 44160 is critical to clean claim submission. Each entry below links to the full policy analysis with effective dates and action steps.
Official descriptor: CPT 44160 on AAPC
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