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S2235 Insurance Policy Changes

HCPCS S2235 is officially defined as "Implantation of auditory brain stem implant." HCPCS S2235 is referenced in 4 tracked payer policy changes from Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, Aetna, and 1 other payer. For billers and coders, staying current on payer-specific coverage criteria, reimbursement rules, and prior-authorization requirements for HCPCS S2235 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
  • Anthem BCBS · Effective February 11, 2026

    Prior authorization required

    List of items and services that require prior authorization (Medicaid IN)

  • Elevance Health · Effective February 11, 2026

    Prior authorization required

    List of items and services that require prior authorization (Medicaid GA)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Does Anthem BCBS require prior authorization for S2235?

Anthem BCBS lists S2235 on List of items and services that require prior authorization (Medicaid IN) for medicaid managed plans (list dated February 11, 2026). Verify with the payer before scheduling.

Does Elevance Health require prior authorization for S2235?

Elevance Health lists S2235 on List of items and services that require prior authorization (Medicaid GA) for medicaid managed plans (list dated February 11, 2026). Verify with the payer before scheduling.

What insurance policy changes affect HCPCS S2235?

There are 4 tracked policy changes affecting HCPCS S2235, including updates from Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, 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 S2235?

Payers that have issued tracked updates for HCPCS S2235 include: Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, Aetna, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi.

How do I get notified when HCPCS S2235 policy changes?

Create a free account at PolicyChanges.app and save a search filtered to HCPCS S2235. 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 S2235?

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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