Authorization Updates - Effective January 1, 2026
Sentara Health Plans' October 2025 medical policy update takes effect January 1, 2026. From that date, prior authorization is required for several commercial orthotic codes and J3590, and precertification or prior authorization is required for J7198 and for denosumab codes J0897 and Q5136, which also apply to Medicare and commercial products; Medicaid adds Q5157, Q5158 and Q5159. Several commercial codes, including 90880 and S8940, will no longer be covered, and many commercial orthotic codes no longer require prior authorization.