What insurance policy changes affect CPT 99493?

There are 9 tracked policy changes affecting CPT 99493, including updates from L.A. Care Health Plan, Anthem BCBS, Molina Healthcare. Each change may modify coverage criteria, reimbursement rates, or prior-authorization requirements.

Which payers have updated policy for CPT 99493?

Payers that have issued tracked updates for CPT 99493 include: L.A. Care Health Plan, Anthem BCBS, Molina Healthcare, Connecticut Medicaid (HUSKY Health), CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Maryland Medicaid, New Jersey Medicaid, Texas Medicaid, Medicare/CMS.

How do I get notified when CPT 99493 policy changes?

Create a free account at PolicyChanges.app and save a search filtered to CPT 99493. You will receive a daily digest email whenever a new policy change references this code.

Why do payers change policies for CPT 99493?

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.

99493 — Your doctor coordinates your mental health care with a therapist or psychiatrist over several weeks.: Insurance Policy Changes

99493 Insurance Policy Changes

CPT 99493, in plain terms, covers Your doctor coordinates your mental health care with a therapist or psychiatrist over several weeks. CPT 99493 is referenced in 9 tracked payer policy changes from L.A. Care Health Plan, Anthem BCBS, and 7 other payers. For billers and coders, staying current on payer-specific coverage criteria, reimbursement rules, and prior-authorization requirements for CPT 99493 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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07-29-2026 DHCS policy guide for transition of the unsatisfactory immigration status population from managed care to Medi-Cal fee-for-service – Version 1.0 IE LA SAC SD

Molina Healthcare·Effective Jan 1, 2027

Effective January 1, 2027, Medi-Cal members with unsatisfactory immigration status (UIS) will transition from managed care plans to Medi-Cal Fee-for-Service (FFS). Providers must enroll in Medi-Cal FFS through DHCS to continue serving these patients and receive reimbursement. Billing workflows, care coordination processes, and prior authorization procedures will shift from managed care to FFS requirements.

99493 Insurance Policy Changes

Unsatisfactory Immigration Status (UIS) Member Transition

[California] Medi-Cal Managed Care fee-for-service transition for members with unsatisfactory immigration status

07-29-2026 DHCS policy guide for transition of the unsatisfactory immigration status population from managed care to Medi-Cal fee-for-service – Version 1.0 IE LA SAC SD

2026.36 - Provider Bulletin - Behavioral Health Integration - Psychiatric Collaborative Care Model (CoCM)

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

FQHC and RHC Reimbursement for CoCM Services

2026-02-05 - Hospitals: Submit Data for OPPS Drug Acquisition Cost Survey by March 31