90947 Insurance Policy Changes

CPT 90947, in plain terms, covers A dialysis session that is not hemodialysis, such as peritoneal dialysis or hemofiltration, where the physician checks the patient repeatedly during treatment and may also adjust the orders. CPT 90947 is referenced in 5 tracked payer policy changes from Michigan Medicaid - MDHHS, Aetna, and 1 other payer. For billers and coders, staying current on payer-specific coverage criteria, reimbursement rules, and prior-authorization requirements for CPT 90947 is critical to clean claim submission. Each entry below links to the full policy analysis with effective dates and action steps.

Official descriptor: CPT 90947 on AAPC

Michigan Medicaid - MDHHS · Effective Oct 1, 2026High impact
MMP 26-36: Updates to the MDHHS Medicaid Provider Manual
Effective October 1, 2026, MDHHS requires outpatient hospital and ambulatory surgical center providers to report modifier SL with the appropriate procedure code for certain pediatric immunization services rendered to beneficiaries under 19 years of age. Procedure codes with an SL modifier requirement will be denied if modifier SL is not reported for beneficiaries under 19 years of age, and will be denied if modifier SL is reported for beneficiaries over 19 years of age. Non-routine therapies do not require prior authorization for Medicaid beneficiaries residing in a skilled nursing facility within 60 days of their admission to the facility.
Michigan Medicaid - MDHHS · Effective Oct 1, 2025Medium impact
MMP 25-40: Updates to the MDHHS Medicaid Provider Manual; Behavioral and Physical Health and Aging Services Administration (BPHASA) Reorganized and Renamed Health Services
The October 2025 update to the MDHHS Medicaid Provider Manual renames the Behavioral and Physical Health and Aging Services Administration (BPHASA) to Health Services throughout the manual and incorporates bulletins MMP 25-10 through MMP 25-25. Its dialysis changes state that hemodialysis codes such as 90935 and 90937 describe the procedure with all related E/M services on the day of the procedure, and that dialysis codes such as 90945 and 90947 cover other dialysis procedures. Other billing changes cover timed therapy minutes, recuperative care prior authorization, emergency ambulance claim coding, dental secondary claims for dually eligible beneficiaries, and electronic visit verification for Home Help services.
Aetna · Identified Oct 1, 2026Medium impact
Dialysis (CPB 0541, reviewed 2026-08-26)
Aetna's dialysis policy (CPB 0541), last reviewed 08/26/2026, considers hemodialysis or intermittent peritoneal dialysis up to 3 times per week medically necessary for renal failure. More frequent dialysis is considered medically necessary when hyperkalemia, hypophosphatemia, pregnancy, fluid overload, acute pericarditis, congestive heart failure, pulmonary edema or severe catabolic state is refractory to dialysis 3 times per week. Home hemodialysis equipment, supplies and skilled nursing visits are considered medically necessary when prescribed by a physician for members with end stage renal disease, and the equipment is usually rented during the first 30 months of hemodialysis.
Aetna · Identified Aug 14, 2026Medium impact
Dialysis (CPB 0541, reviewed 2025-11-26)
Aetna considers hemodialysis or intermittent peritoneal dialysis up to 3 times per week medically necessary for renal failure, and more than 3 times per week when hyperkalemia, hypophosphatemia, pregnancy, fluid overload, acute pericarditis, congestive heart failure, pulmonary edema, or severe catabolic state is refractory to dialysis 3 times per week. Home hemodialysis is medically necessary when prescribed by a physician for members with end stage renal disease, and percutaneous arteriovenous fistula creation is considered medically necessary as an alternative to surgical creation. Angioplasty using FDA-approved plain or drug-coated balloons is considered medically necessary for dysfunctional arterio-venous dialysis fistulae, while wearable hemodialysis machines and the Crit-Line In-Line Monitor are considered experimental, investigational, or unproven.
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi · Identified Jun 20, 2026Medium impact
Continuous Arteriovenous Hemofiltration
Continuous renal replacement therapy may be considered medically necessary as supportive treatment for acute renal failure. CPT 90945 and 90947 cover dialysis procedures other than hemodialysis, including hemofiltration and other continuous renal replacement therapies. The policy was reviewed on 01/14/2026 with its policy statement unchanged, and ICD-9 diagnosis codes were removed from the code reference.

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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 90947?

CalViva Health lists 90947 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 90947?

Community Health Plan of Imperial Valley lists 90947 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 90947?

There are 5 tracked policy changes affecting CPT 90947, including updates from Michigan Medicaid - MDHHS, Aetna, 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 90947?

Payers that have issued tracked updates for CPT 90947 include: Michigan Medicaid - MDHHS, Aetna, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi.

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Why do payers change policies for CPT 90947?

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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MMP 26-36: Updates to the MDHHS Medicaid Provider Manual

MMP 25-40: Updates to the MDHHS Medicaid Provider Manual; Behavioral and Physical Health and Aging Services Administration (BPHASA) Reorganized and Renamed Health Services

Dialysis (CPB 0541, reviewed 2026-08-26)

Dialysis (CPB 0541, reviewed 2025-11-26)

Continuous Arteriovenous Hemofiltration

Prior authorization required