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46924 Insurance Policy Changes

CPT 46924, in plain terms, covers Destruction of extensive anal lesions by any method, such as laser, cautery or freezing. CPT 46924 is referenced in 2 tracked payer policy changes from Regence BlueShield. For billers and coders, staying current on payer-specific coverage criteria, reimbursement rules, and prior-authorization requirements for CPT 46924 is critical to clean claim submission. Each entry below links to the full policy analysis with effective dates and action steps.

Official descriptor: CPT 46924 on AAPC

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REFERENCE DATA

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Payers requiring prior auth1
  • Anthem BCBS · Effective October 19, 2026

    Prior authorization required

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

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Does Anthem BCBS require prior authorization for 46924?

Anthem BCBS lists 46924 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.

What insurance policy changes affect CPT 46924?

There are 2 tracked policy changes affecting CPT 46924, including updates from Regence BlueShield. Each change may modify coverage criteria, reimbursement rates, or prior-authorization requirements.

Which payers have updated policy for CPT 46924?

Payers that have issued tracked updates for CPT 46924 include: Regence BlueShield.

How do I get notified when CPT 46924 policy changes?

Create a free account at PolicyChanges.app and save a search filtered to CPT 46924. 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 46924?

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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