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50387 Insurance Policy Changes

CPT 50387, in plain terms, covers Percutaneous exchange of an externally accessible nephroureteral catheter, including imaging guidance and radiological supervision and interpretation. CPT 50387 is referenced in 1 tracked payer policy change from Colorado Medicaid. For billers and coders, staying current on payer-specific coverage criteria, reimbursement rules, and prior-authorization requirements for CPT 50387 is critical to clean claim submission. Each entry below links to the full policy analysis with effective dates and action steps.

Official descriptor: CPT 50387 on AAPC

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REFERENCE DATA

Payers with rules2
Payers requiring prior auth2
  • 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 CalViva Health require prior authorization for 50387?

CalViva Health lists 50387 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 50387?

Community Health Plan of Imperial Valley lists 50387 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 50387?

There are 1 tracked policy change affecting CPT 50387, including updates from Colorado Medicaid. Each change may modify coverage criteria, reimbursement rates, or prior-authorization requirements.

Which payers have updated policy for CPT 50387?

Payers that have issued tracked updates for CPT 50387 include: Colorado Medicaid.

How do I get notified when CPT 50387 policy changes?

Create a free account at PolicyChanges.app and save a search filtered to CPT 50387. 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 50387?

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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