BCBS TexasMedium ImpactPrior Auth

Prior Authorization Changes for Some Commercial and Government Program Members, Effective April 1, 2026

Published May 3, 2026Effective April 1, 2026

AI Summary

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas is removing prior authorization requirements for psychological/neuropsychological testing codes for commercial members and replacing revascularization codes that require prior auth for Medicare Advantage members. Changes take effect April 1, 2026.

Action Required

Before April 1, 2026: Billing team must update prior authorization workflows to remove requirements for psychological/neuropsychological testing codes for BCBSTX commercial members. For Medicare Advantage members, update prior authorization processes for revascularization procedures per new code requirements. Continue checking eligibility through Availity Essentials before rendering services to confirm current prior auth requirements.

Plan Types

Commercial, Medicare Advantage

States

TX

Specialties

psychiatry, neurology, cardiology, cardiothoracic-surgery, vascular-surgery