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E0485 Insurance Policy Changes

HCPCS E0485 is officially defined as "Oral device/appliance used to reduce upper airway collapsibility, adjustable or non-adjustable, prefabricated, includes fitting and adjustment." HCPCS E0485 is referenced in 6 tracked payer policy changes from Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, Aetna, and 1 other payer. For billers and coders, staying current on payer-specific coverage criteria, reimbursement rules, and prior-authorization requirements for HCPCS E0485 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 rules11
Payers requiring prior auth11
  • Anthem BCBS · Effective November 1, 2026

    Prior authorization required

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

  • BCBS Michigan · Effective October 13, 2026

    Prior authorization required in some cases

    BCBSM and BCN procedure codes for which providers must request prior authorization (commercial lines)

  • BCBS Illinois · Effective October 1, 2026

    Prior authorization required in some cases

    Blue Cross Community Health Plans (Illinois Medicaid) Prior Authorization Code List

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Does AmeriHealth Caritas require prior authorization for E0485?

AmeriHealth Caritas lists E0485 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 E0485?

Anthem BCBS lists E0485 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 BCBS Illinois require prior authorization for E0485?

BCBS Illinois lists E0485 on 2026 Commercial Outpatient Medical Surgical Prior Authorization Codes for commercial plans, with conditions (list dated January 1, 2026). Verify with the payer before scheduling.

Does BCBS Michigan require prior authorization for E0485?

BCBS Michigan lists E0485 on BCBSM and BCN procedure codes for which providers must request prior authorization (commercial lines) for commercial plans, with conditions (list dated October 13, 2026). Verify with the payer before scheduling.

Does BCBS New Mexico require prior authorization for E0485?

BCBS New Mexico lists E0485 on 2026 Commercial Outpatient Medical Surgical ASO Medical Surgical Procedure Code List for commercial plans, with conditions (list dated January 1, 2026). Verify with the payer before scheduling.

What insurance policy changes affect HCPCS E0485?

There are 6 tracked policy changes affecting HCPCS E0485, including updates from Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota. Each change may modify coverage criteria, reimbursement rates, or prior-authorization requirements.

Which payers have updated policy for HCPCS E0485?

Payers that have issued tracked updates for HCPCS E0485 include: Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota.

How do I get notified when HCPCS E0485 policy changes?

Create a free account at PolicyChanges.app and save a search filtered to HCPCS E0485. 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 E0485?

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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