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69949 Insurance Policy Changes

CPT 69949 is referenced in 1 tracked payer policy change from Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi. For billers and coders, staying current on payer-specific coverage criteria, reimbursement rules, and prior-authorization requirements for CPT 69949 is critical to clean claim submission. Each entry below links to the full policy analysis with effective dates and action steps.

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REFERENCE DATA

Payers with rules8
Payers requiring prior auth8
  • 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)

  • CountyCare Health Plan · Effective April 23, 2026

    Prior authorization required

    CountyCare Prior Authorization Look-Up Tool (All Codes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Does AmeriHealth Caritas require prior authorization for 69949?

AmeriHealth Caritas lists 69949 on AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana prior authorization service list for medicaid managed plans. Verify with the payer before scheduling.

Does Anthem BCBS require prior authorization for 69949?

Anthem BCBS lists 69949 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 69949?

BCBS Michigan lists 69949 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.

Does CalViva Health require prior authorization for 69949?

CalViva Health lists 69949 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 Cigna require prior authorization for 69949?

Cigna lists 69949 on Cigna Master Precertification List for commercial plans (list dated October 1, 2026). Verify with the payer before scheduling.

What insurance policy changes affect CPT 69949?

There are 1 tracked policy change affecting CPT 69949, including updates from Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi. Each change may modify coverage criteria, reimbursement rates, or prior-authorization requirements.

Which payers have updated policy for CPT 69949?

Payers that have issued tracked updates for CPT 69949 include: Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi.

How do I get notified when CPT 69949 policy changes?

Create a free account at PolicyChanges.app and save a search filtered to CPT 69949. 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 69949?

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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