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A9609 Insurance Policy Changes

HCPCS A9609 is officially defined as "Fludeoxyglucose f18 up to 15 millicuries." HCPCS A9609 is referenced in 1 tracked payer policy change from Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi. For billers and coders, staying current on payer-specific coverage criteria, reimbursement rules, and prior-authorization requirements for HCPCS A9609 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 rules3
Payers requiring prior auth3
  • BCBS Arizona · Effective October 1, 2026

    Prior authorization required

    AZ Blue Standard Prior Authorization Requirements Code List (Updated 10/01/2026)

  • Excellus BlueCross BlueShield · Effective October 1, 2026

    Prior authorization required

    Excellus BCBS utilization management standard clinical review preauthorization list

  • Centene · Effective December 31, 2025

    Prior authorization required

    Sunshine Health Title XIX, Title XXI, Managed Medical Assistance CMS-0057-F prior authorization requirements

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Does BCBS Arizona require prior authorization for A9609?

BCBS Arizona lists A9609 on AZ Blue Standard Prior Authorization Requirements Code List (Updated 10/01/2026) for commercial plans (list dated October 1, 2026). Verify with the payer before scheduling.

Does Centene require prior authorization for A9609?

Centene lists A9609 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 Excellus BlueCross BlueShield require prior authorization for A9609?

Excellus BlueCross BlueShield lists A9609 on Excellus BCBS utilization management standard clinical review preauthorization list for commercial plans (list dated October 1, 2026). Verify with the payer before scheduling.

What insurance policy changes affect HCPCS A9609?

There are 1 tracked policy change affecting HCPCS A9609, including updates from Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi. Each change may modify coverage criteria, reimbursement rates, or prior-authorization requirements.

Which payers have updated policy for HCPCS A9609?

Payers that have issued tracked updates for HCPCS A9609 include: Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi.

How do I get notified when HCPCS A9609 policy changes?

Create a free account at PolicyChanges.app and save a search filtered to HCPCS A9609. 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 A9609?

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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