What insurance policy changes affect CPT 99349?

There are 9 tracked policy changes affecting CPT 99349, including updates from Healthfirst, Maryland Medicaid, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield. Each change may modify coverage criteria, reimbursement rates, or prior-authorization requirements.

Which payers have updated policy for CPT 99349?

Payers that have issued tracked updates for CPT 99349 include: Healthfirst, Maryland Medicaid, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, New Jersey Medicaid, Blue Cross of Idaho, Oregon Health Plan, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi.

How do I get notified when CPT 99349 policy changes?

Create a free account at PolicyChanges.app and save a search filtered to CPT 99349. You will receive a daily digest email whenever a new policy change references this code.

Why do payers change policies for CPT 99349?

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.

99349 — A doctor's initial visit to your home to evaluate a new medical condition of moderate complexity.: Insurance Policy Changes

99349 Insurance Policy Changes

CPT 99349, in plain terms, covers A doctor's initial visit to your home to evaluate a new medical condition of moderate complexity. CPT 99349 is referenced in 9 tracked payer policy changes from Healthfirst, Maryland Medicaid, and 5 other payers. For billers and coders, staying current on payer-specific coverage criteria, reimbursement rules, and prior-authorization requirements for CPT 99349 is critical to clean claim submission. Each entry below links to the full policy analysis with effective dates and action steps.

Medium impact

MAPAP111 - Billing Requirements for Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) - Updated language CCM, VCS, CoCM, and telehealth

Blue Cross of Idaho·Effective Aug 1, 2025

Blue Cross of Idaho updated FQHC billing requirements for Medicare Advantage patients, removing MMCP/IMP billing requirements and clarifying language for Chronic Care Management (CCM), Virtual Communication Services (VCS), Psychiatric Collaborative Care Model (CoCM), and telehealth services. FQHCs must continue using specific revenue codes and HCPCS codes for qualifying services under the CMS Prospective Payment System.

99349 Insurance Policy Changes

Healthfirst’s Obstetric Billing Guidelines Reimbursement Policy

PT 66-26: Federally Qualified Health Center and Rural Health Center Coding Guidelines

Maryland Medicaid enhanced reimbursement rates for eligible primary care providers, effective August 1, 2025

PT 88-25: Primary Care Investment: E&M Increases

Newsletter Vol. 35, No.08

MAPAP111 - Billing Requirements for Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) - Updated language CCM, VCS, CoCM, and telehealth

MAPAP113 - Billing Requirements for Rural Health Centers (RHCs) - Revised exclusions added

Notice of intent – OHA will amend the Medicaid State Plan to increase fee-for-service primary care rates.

Evaluation and Management Home Visit