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Health NetCommercial · Prior Auth · Prior Authorization · CA · Transplant Surgery, Wound Care, Oncology +3 moreMedium impact

25-1357m Updates to Clinical Policies - November 2025

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by Nov 1, 2025
Effective date
Nov 1, 2025
Identified
Jun 20, 2026

Summary

Health Net updated multiple clinical policies for November 2025, including changes to prior authorization criteria for electric tumor treating fields, sleep studies, mechanical stretching devices, pediatric oral therapy, skin substitutes, and transplant documentation. Key changes include lowered Karnofsky Performance Status requirements, expanded coverage criteria, and updated HCPCS codes.

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What to do

by Nov 1, 2025 · 5 steps
01Billing team must update prior authorization requirements for affected policies.
02Update billing system to include new HCPCS codes E1820, E1828, E1829, E1830, E1832 for mechanical stretching devices.
03Remove codes A2036-A2039 and Q4383-Q4397 from skin substitute billing unless patient meets new expanded criteria.
04Add codes Q4104 and Q4106 back to preferred product list for skin substitutes.
05Update documentation requirements for transplant services to include consultation requirements.

Codes mentioned

E1820E1828E1829E1830E1832A2036A2037A2038A2039Q4383Q4384Q4385Q4386Q4387Q4388Q4389Q4390Q4391Q4392Q4393Q4394Q4395Q4396Q4397Q4104Q4106

Original notice

25-1357m Updates to Clinical Policies - November 2025
providerlibrary.healthnetcalifornia.com · Always check the source before changing claims.
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