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K0004 Insurance Policy Changes

HCPCS K0004 is officially defined as "High strength, lightweight wheelchair." HCPCS K0004 is referenced in 16 tracked payer policy changes from HealthPartners, L.A. Care Health Plan, and 8 other payers. For billers and coders, staying current on payer-specific coverage criteria, reimbursement rules, and prior-authorization requirements for HCPCS K0004 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 rules14
Payers requiring prior auth14
  • 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

  • BCBS New Mexico · Effective October 1, 2026

    Prior authorization required in some cases

    BCBSNM Turquoise Care (New Mexico Medicaid) Preauthorization Procedure Code List

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Does Ambetter require prior authorization for K0004?

Ambetter lists K0004 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 AmeriHealth Caritas require prior authorization for K0004?

AmeriHealth Caritas lists K0004 on AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana prior authorization service list for medicaid managed plans, with conditions. Verify with the payer before scheduling.

Does BCBS Illinois require prior authorization for K0004?

BCBS Illinois lists K0004 on Blue Cross Community Health Plans (Illinois Medicaid) Prior Authorization Code List for medicaid managed plans, with conditions (list dated October 1, 2026). Verify with the payer before scheduling.

Does BCBS Michigan require prior authorization for K0004?

BCBS Michigan lists K0004 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 K0004?

BCBS New Mexico lists K0004 on BCBSNM Turquoise Care (New Mexico Medicaid) Preauthorization Procedure Code List for medicaid managed plans, with conditions (list dated October 1, 2026). Verify with the payer before scheduling.

What insurance policy changes affect HCPCS K0004?

There are 16 tracked policy changes affecting HCPCS K0004, including updates from HealthPartners, L.A. Care Health Plan, Independence Blue Cross. Each change may modify coverage criteria, reimbursement rates, or prior-authorization requirements.

Which payers have updated policy for HCPCS K0004?

Payers that have issued tracked updates for HCPCS K0004 include: HealthPartners, L.A. Care Health Plan, Independence Blue Cross, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, Ambetter, Indiana Medicaid (IHCP), Kansas Medicaid (KanCare), Aetna, Premera Blue Cross.

How do I get notified when HCPCS K0004 policy changes?

Create a free account at PolicyChanges.app and save a search filtered to HCPCS K0004. 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 K0004?

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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