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32 Hysterectomy Codes Removed from Prior Authorization List

Highmark·PA, NY, DE, WV · OB-GYN, General Surgery, Oncology +1 more·Provider Bulletin
Effective date
Oct 1, 2026
We identified it
Oct 20, 2026
Days to comply
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Summary

Effective October 1, 2026, Highmark removed 32 hysterectomy-related CPT codes from its prior authorization list. Billing teams should update authorization workflows to reflect that these procedures no longer require prior authorization for Highmark members.

Action Required

Action needed
Already effective October 1, 2026: Verify whether the practice has updated its billing and authorization workflows to remove the 32 listed hysterectomy CPT codes from Highmark prior authorization requirements. Confirm current applicability by reviewing Highmark's current prior authorization list on the Provider Resource Center's Obtaining Authorizations page. Update billing system configurations, authorization protocols, and provider reference materials to reflect that these procedures no longer require prior authorization submissions for Highmark-insured patients.

Affected Billing Codes

51597
58150
58152
58180
58200
58210
58260
58262
58263
58267
58270
58275
58280
58285
58290
58291
58292
58541
58542
58543
58544
58548
58550
58552
58553
58554
58570
58571
58572
58573
58575
59525