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C8000 Insurance Policy Changes

HCPCS C8000 is officially defined as "Support device, extravascular, for arteriovenous fistula (implantable)." HCPCS C8000 is referenced in 2 tracked payer policy changes from Aetna and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana. For billers and coders, staying current on payer-specific coverage criteria, reimbursement rules, and prior-authorization requirements for HCPCS C8000 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 rules6
Payers requiring prior auth6
  • Ambetter · Effective December 31, 2025

    Prior authorization required

    Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health CMS-0057-F prior authorization requirements

  • Arizona Complete Health · Effective December 31, 2025

    Prior authorization required

    Arizona Complete Health CMS-0057-F prior authorization requirements

  • CalViva Health · Effective December 31, 2025

    Prior authorization required

    CalViva Health CMS-0057-F prior authorization requirements

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Does Ambetter require prior authorization for C8000?

Ambetter lists C8000 on Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health CMS-0057-F prior authorization requirements for exchange plans (list dated December 31, 2025). Verify with the payer before scheduling.

Does Arizona Complete Health require prior authorization for C8000?

Arizona Complete Health lists C8000 on Arizona Complete Health CMS-0057-F prior authorization requirements for medicaid managed plans (list dated December 31, 2025). Verify with the payer before scheduling.

Does CalViva Health require prior authorization for C8000?

CalViva Health lists C8000 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 Carolina Complete Health require prior authorization for C8000?

Carolina Complete Health lists C8000 on Carolina Complete Health CMS-0057-F prior authorization requirements for medicaid managed plans (list dated December 31, 2025). Verify with the payer before scheduling.

Does Centene require prior authorization for C8000?

Centene lists C8000 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.

What insurance policy changes affect HCPCS C8000?

There are 2 tracked policy changes affecting HCPCS C8000, including updates from Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana. Each change may modify coverage criteria, reimbursement rates, or prior-authorization requirements.

Which payers have updated policy for HCPCS C8000?

Payers that have issued tracked updates for HCPCS C8000 include: Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana.

How do I get notified when HCPCS C8000 policy changes?

Create a free account at PolicyChanges.app and save a search filtered to HCPCS C8000. 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 C8000?

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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