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Modifications to Prior Authorization Requirements for Select Surgical Codes

Connecticut Medicaid (HUSKY Health)·CT · General Surgery, Orthopedics, Neurosurgery +8 more·Prior Authorization
Effective date
Not stated
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Days to comply

Summary

Connecticut Medicaid (HUSKY Health) has modified prior authorization requirements for certain surgical procedures. This affects billing teams who need to understand which surgical codes now require or no longer require prior authorization before submitting claims.

Action Required

Action needed
Immediately: Billing team must access the full policy document at https://www.huskyhealthct.org/provider_postings/Modifications_to_Prior_Auth_Select_Surgical_Codes.pdf to identify specific surgical codes affected. Update billing system prior authorization rules for Connecticut Medicaid patients. Notify surgical staff of any new prior authorization requirements to prevent claim denials.