CommercialPrior AuthMedium impact
Upcoming Provider Webinars
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming·WY · Cardiology, Cardiothoracic Surgery·Prior Authorization
Effective date
May 6, 2024
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
BCBS Wyoming is offering educational webinars on prior authorization improvements and has eliminated prior authorization requirements for 18 specific cardiac ablation procedure codes effective May 6, 2024. MAZE procedures still require authorization.
Action Required
Effective May 6, 2024: Billing team must update prior authorization requirements to remove pre-approval for cardiac ablation CPT codes 93613, 93655, 93656, 93657, 93662, 33250, 33521, 33261 and HCPCS codes C1730, C1731, C1732, C1733, C1759, C1766, C1887, C1892, C1893, C2630 for BCBS Wyoming patients. Continue requiring prior authorization for MAZE or modified MAZE cardiac ablation procedures. Consider attending webinars on May 15 (Predictal) or June 12/18 (Prior Auth Enhancements) for process improvements.