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26-630 Updates to Prior Authorization Requirements

Health Net·CA · Diagnostic Imaging, Neurology, Orthopedics +3 more·Prior Authorization
Effective date
Apr 1, 2026
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Days to comply

Summary

Health Net has updated prior authorization requirements with immediate changes to Medi-Cal incontinence supplies (PA only required beyond 186 units/month or $165/month limit) and new PA requirements for multiple services including advanced imaging, genetic testing, neuro stimulators, medications, and orthotics effective April 1, 2026.

Action Required

Action needed
Immediately: Update billing system to remove prior auth requirement for Medi-Cal incontinence supplies (codes T4521-T4543) unless exceeding 186 units/month or $165 limit. By April 1, 2026: Configure billing software to require prior authorization for all listed codes including advanced imaging G0680, genetic testing codes 0616U-0630U, neuro stimulators C8007-C8012, orthotics A8005-A8006 and L2221, multiple outpatient pharmaceuticals, and skin substitutes. Update encounter forms and train staff on new PA requirements. Claims will be denied without proper authorization.

Affected Billing Codes

T4521
T4522
T4523
T4524
T4525
T4526
T4527
T4528
T4529
T4530
T4533
T4543
G0680
C8007
C8008
C8011
C8012
A8005
A8006
L2221
C9818
J9278
J9183
J9277
J9601
J9003
J1553
Q5161
Q5162
J3404
C9309
L5992
A2040
A2041
A2042
A2043
A2044
A2045
G0681
G0682
G0683
G0684
Q4418
Q4419
Q4421
Q4422
Q4423
Q4424
Q4425
Q4426
Q4427
Q4428
Q4429
Q4435
Q4436
Q4437
Q4438
Q4439
Q4440