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46948 Insurance Policy Changes

CPT 46948, in plain terms, covers Internal hemorrhoid treatment by transanal dearterialization of 2 or more columns or groups, using ultrasound guidance, and may also include mucopexy. No tracked policy changes reference CPT 46948 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 46948 on AAPC

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REFERENCE DATA

Payers with rules2
Payers requiring prior auth2
  • Anthem BCBS · Effective November 1, 2026

    Prior authorization required

    Anthem Local PPO Precertification/Prior Authorization List (California | Anthem Blue Cross | Commercial)

  • BCBS Michigan · Effective October 13, 2026

    Prior authorization required in some cases

    BCBSM and BCN procedure codes for which providers must request prior authorization (commercial lines)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Does Anthem BCBS require prior authorization for 46948?

Anthem BCBS lists 46948 on Anthem Local PPO Precertification/Prior Authorization List (California | Anthem Blue Cross | Commercial) for commercial plans (list dated November 1, 2026). Verify with the payer before scheduling.

Does BCBS Michigan require prior authorization for 46948?

BCBS Michigan lists 46948 on BCBSM and BCN procedure codes for which providers must request prior authorization (commercial lines) for commercial plans, with conditions (list dated October 13, 2026). Verify with the payer before scheduling.

What insurance policy changes affect CPT 46948?

No policy changes affecting CPT 46948 have been tracked yet. Check back as coverage expands.

Which payers have updated policy for CPT 46948?

No payer-specific updates have been tracked for CPT 46948 yet.

How do I get notified when CPT 46948 policy changes?

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Why do payers change policies for CPT 46948?

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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