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Q4049 Insurance Policy Changes

HCPCS Q4049 is officially defined as "Finger splint, static." HCPCS Q4049 is referenced in 1 tracked payer policy change from Aetna. For billers and coders, staying current on payer-specific coverage criteria, reimbursement rules, and prior-authorization requirements for HCPCS Q4049 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 rules4
Payers requiring prior auth4
  • CountyCare Health Plan · Effective April 23, 2026

    Prior authorization required

    CountyCare Prior Authorization Look-Up Tool (All Codes)

  • CalViva Health · Effective December 31, 2025

    Prior authorization required

    CalViva Health CMS-0057-F prior authorization requirements

  • Community Health Plan of Imperial Valley · Effective December 31, 2025

    Prior authorization required

    Community Health Plan of Imperial Valley CMS-0057-F prior authorization requirements

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Does AmeriHealth Caritas require prior authorization for Q4049?

AmeriHealth Caritas lists Q4049 on AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana prior authorization service list for medicaid managed plans, with conditions. Verify with the payer before scheduling.

Does CalViva Health require prior authorization for Q4049?

CalViva Health lists Q4049 on CalViva Health CMS-0057-F prior authorization requirements for medicaid managed plans (list dated December 31, 2025). Verify with the payer before scheduling.

Does Community Health Plan of Imperial Valley require prior authorization for Q4049?

Community Health Plan of Imperial Valley lists Q4049 on Community Health Plan of Imperial Valley CMS-0057-F prior authorization requirements for medicaid managed plans (list dated December 31, 2025). Verify with the payer before scheduling.

Does CountyCare Health Plan require prior authorization for Q4049?

CountyCare Health Plan lists Q4049 on CountyCare Prior Authorization Look-Up Tool (All Codes) for medicaid managed plans (list dated April 23, 2026). Verify with the payer before scheduling.

What insurance policy changes affect HCPCS Q4049?

There are 1 tracked policy change affecting HCPCS Q4049, including updates from Aetna. Each change may modify coverage criteria, reimbursement rates, or prior-authorization requirements.

Which payers have updated policy for HCPCS Q4049?

Payers that have issued tracked updates for HCPCS Q4049 include: Aetna.

How do I get notified when HCPCS Q4049 policy changes?

Create a free account at PolicyChanges.app and save a search filtered to HCPCS Q4049. 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 Q4049?

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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