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A4545 Insurance Policy Changes

HCPCS A4545 is officially defined as "Supplies and accessories for external tibial nerve stimulator (e.g., socks, gel pads, electrodes, etc.), needed for one month." HCPCS A4545 is referenced in 14 tracked payer policy changes from Independence Blue Cross, Medicare/CMS - Transmittals, and 6 other payers. For billers and coders, staying current on payer-specific coverage criteria, reimbursement rules, and prior-authorization requirements for HCPCS A4545 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 rules5
Payers requiring prior auth5
  • Anthem BCBS · Effective November 1, 2026

    Prior authorization required

    Anthem Local PPO Precertification/Prior Authorization List (California | Anthem Blue Cross | Commercial)

  • Colorado Medicaid · Effective July 1, 2026

    Prior authorization required

    Colorado Health First Colorado Fee Schedule (Prior Authorization Needed column)

  • Elevance Health · Effective February 11, 2026

    Prior authorization required

    List of items and services that require prior authorization (Elevance CMS-0057-F list)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Does AmeriHealth Caritas require prior authorization for A4545?

AmeriHealth Caritas lists A4545 on AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana prior authorization service list for medicaid managed plans, with conditions. Verify with the payer before scheduling.

Does Anthem BCBS require prior authorization for A4545?

Anthem BCBS lists A4545 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 Centene require prior authorization for A4545?

Centene lists A4545 on Sunshine Health Title XIX, Title XXI, Managed Medical Assistance CMS-0057-F prior authorization requirements for medicaid managed plans (list dated December 31, 2025). Verify with the payer before scheduling.

Does Colorado Medicaid require prior authorization for A4545?

Colorado Medicaid lists A4545 on Colorado Health First Colorado Fee Schedule (Prior Authorization Needed column) for medicaid ffs plans (list dated July 1, 2026). Verify with the payer before scheduling.

Does Elevance Health require prior authorization for A4545?

Elevance Health lists A4545 on List of items and services that require prior authorization (Elevance CMS-0057-F list) for medicare advantage plans (list dated February 11, 2026). Verify with the payer before scheduling.

What insurance policy changes affect HCPCS A4545?

There are 14 tracked policy changes affecting HCPCS A4545, including updates from Independence Blue Cross, Medicare/CMS - Transmittals, Blue Shield of California. Each change may modify coverage criteria, reimbursement rates, or prior-authorization requirements.

Which payers have updated policy for HCPCS A4545?

Payers that have issued tracked updates for HCPCS A4545 include: Independence Blue Cross, Medicare/CMS - Transmittals, Blue Shield of California, Anthem BCBS, Aetna, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Premera Blue Cross.

How do I get notified when HCPCS A4545 policy changes?

Create a free account at PolicyChanges.app and save a search filtered to HCPCS A4545. 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 HCPCS A4545?

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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