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Important Prior Authorization Updates: Effective October 1, 2026
Ambetter·FL · General Surgery, ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat), Genetics +2 more·Prior Authorization
Effective date
Oct 1, 2026
We identified it
Aug 26, 2026
Summary
Ambetter Health is updating prior authorization requirements effective October 1, 2026, removing PA requirements for genetic testing, home services, and transplant services while maintaining PA requirements for hospice/home health and tonsil/adenoid procedures. This change aims to reduce administrative burden and create uniform PA requirements across markets and lines of business.
Action Required
By September 30, 2026: Billing team must update Ambetter Health prior authorization requirements in the billing system as follows: (1) Remove PA requirement flags for genetic testing codes 86812, 86813, 86817; (2) Remove PA requirement flags for home services codes S9211, S9213, S9214; (3) Remove PA requirement flags for transplant code 38208; (4) Verify PA is still required for hospice/home health code Q5001 and tonsil/adenoid procedure codes 42820, 42821, 42825, 42826, 42830, 42831, 42835, 42836. Update encounter forms and internal workflows to reflect these changes. Contact local Provider Engagement Account Manager for clarification on any specialty-specific impacts. Failure to update systems may result in unnecessary prior authorization submissions and processing delays.