Start free
PAYER POLICY CHANGES

G0255 Insurance Policy Changes

HCPCS G0255 is officially defined as "Current perception threshold/sensory nerve conduction test, (snct) per limb, any nerve." HCPCS G0255 is referenced in 9 tracked payer policy changes from Independence Blue Cross, Aetna, and 2 other payers. For billers and coders, staying current on payer-specific coverage criteria, reimbursement rules, and prior-authorization requirements for HCPCS G0255 is critical to clean claim submission. Each entry below links to the full policy analysis with effective dates and action steps.

Watch G0255

Get one email when a payer policy names G0255, a payer adds or drops it from a prior auth list, or Medicare changes its NCCI pairs, unit limit, payment or coverage articles.

No account needed. We send a confirmation link first, and every email has a one-click stop link.

REFERENCE DATA

Payers with rules4
Payers requiring prior auth4
  • 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)

  • CountyCare Health Plan · Effective April 23, 2026

    Prior authorization required

    CountyCare Prior Authorization Look-Up Tool (All Codes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Does Anthem BCBS require prior authorization for G0255?

Anthem BCBS lists G0255 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 Michigan require prior authorization for G0255?

BCBS Michigan lists G0255 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 CountyCare Health Plan require prior authorization for G0255?

CountyCare Health Plan lists G0255 on CountyCare Prior Authorization Look-Up Tool (All Codes) for medicaid managed plans (list dated April 23, 2026). Verify with the payer before scheduling.

Does Elevance Health require prior authorization for G0255?

Elevance Health lists G0255 on List of items and services that require prior authorization (Medicare) for medicare advantage plans (list dated February 11, 2026). Verify with the payer before scheduling.

What insurance policy changes affect HCPCS G0255?

There are 9 tracked policy changes affecting HCPCS G0255, including updates from Independence Blue Cross, Aetna, 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 G0255?

Payers that have issued tracked updates for HCPCS G0255 include: Independence Blue Cross, Aetna, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi, Premera Blue Cross.

How do I get notified when HCPCS G0255 policy changes?

Create a free account at PolicyChanges.app and save a search filtered to HCPCS G0255. 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 G0255?

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.

See every payer rule for G0255

Prior authorization lists, coverage criteria, NCCI edits and Medicare coverage articles for G0255 in one place.

See every payer rule

RELATED

All billing codesJ3590C9399J3490992159921399202

Get alerts for changes like this

Save a search and get email alerts when a new policy change matches your filters: daily or weekly, your choice, on every plan.

Create a free alertHow Policy Monitoring works