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Health NetMedicaid · Prior Auth · Prior Authorization · CA · Oncology, Neurology, Urology +1 moreMedium impact

26-628 Updates to Prior Authorization Requirements

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immediately
Effective date
Apr 1, 2026
Identified
Jun 20, 2026

Summary

CalViva Health updated prior authorization requirements effective immediately for incontinence supplies (PA only required beyond 186 units/month or $165 benefit limit) and added PA requirements for multiple new services including genetic testing, advanced imaging for under 21, and various pharmaceuticals effective April 1, 2026.

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What to do

immediately · 5 steps
01Update billing system for incontinence supplies codes (T4521-T4543) to require PA only when exceeding 186 units/month or $165 monthly limit.
02By March 31, 2026: Configure prior authorization requirements for new codes including genetic testing (0616U-0630U), CT imaging for under 21 (G0680), neuro stimulators (C8007-C8012), and various pharmaceuticals.
03Update encounter forms and train staff on new PA requirements.
04Note: J9003 (Camcevi) does not require PA for urology/hematology.
05Contact CalViva Health at 888-893-1569 with questions.

Codes mentioned

T4521T4522T4523T4524T4525T4526T4527T4528T4529T4530T4533T4543G0680C8007C8008C8011C8012J9183J9277J9601J9003J1553Q5161Q5162J3404C9309A8005A8006L5992A2040A2041A2042A2043A2044A2045G0681G0682G0683G0684Q4418Q4419Q4421Q4422Q4423Q4424Q4425Q4426Q4427Q4428Q4429Q4435Q4436Q4437Q4438Q4439Q4440

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26-628 Updates to Prior Authorization Requirements
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