Question 1

What insurance policy changes affect CPT 77402?

Accepted Answer

There are 4 tracked policy changes affecting CPT 77402, including updates from UnitedHealthcare, Texas Medicaid. Each change may modify coverage criteria, reimbursement rates, or prior-authorization requirements.

Question 2

Which payers have updated policy for CPT 77402?

Accepted Answer

Payers that have issued tracked updates for CPT 77402 include: UnitedHealthcare, Texas Medicaid.

Question 3

How do I get notified when CPT 77402 policy changes?

Accepted Answer

Create a free account at PolicyChanges.app and save a search filtered to CPT 77402. You will receive a daily digest email whenever a new policy change references this code.

Question 4

Why do payers change policies for CPT 77402?

Accepted Answer

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.

77402 Insurance Policy Changes

New streamlined radiation therapy prior authorization updates

Clarification to “Oncology Radiation Treatment Procedure Codes Impacted by 2026 Annual HCPCS Update”

Oncology Radiation Treatment Procedure Codes Impacted by 2026 Annual HCPCS Update

New streamlined radiation therapy prior authorization updates