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K0602 Insurance Policy Changes

HCPCS K0602 is officially defined as "Replacement battery for external infusion pump owned by patient, silver oxide, 3 volt, each." HCPCS K0602 is referenced in 1 tracked payer policy change from BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina. For billers and coders, staying current on payer-specific coverage criteria, reimbursement rules, and prior-authorization requirements for HCPCS K0602 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 rules2
Payers requiring prior auth2
  • Florida Blue · Effective March 27, 2026

    Prior authorization required

    Prior Authorization List: HMO – Marketplace Qualified Health Plans

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Does AmeriHealth Caritas require prior authorization for K0602?

AmeriHealth Caritas lists K0602 on AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana prior authorization service list for medicaid managed plans, with conditions. Verify with the payer before scheduling.

Does Florida Blue require prior authorization for K0602?

Florida Blue lists K0602 on Prior Authorization List: HMO – Marketplace Qualified Health Plans for exchange plans (list dated March 27, 2026). Verify with the payer before scheduling.

What insurance policy changes affect HCPCS K0602?

There are 1 tracked policy change affecting HCPCS K0602, including updates from BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina. Each change may modify coverage criteria, reimbursement rates, or prior-authorization requirements.

Which payers have updated policy for HCPCS K0602?

Payers that have issued tracked updates for HCPCS K0602 include: BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina.

How do I get notified when HCPCS K0602 policy changes?

Create a free account at PolicyChanges.app and save a search filtered to HCPCS K0602. 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 K0602?

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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