Prior Approval Database

Search by CPT® or HCPCS code, or the name of the item to find services, equipment and supplies that need prior approval. If the service and applicable CPT® or HCPCS code appears below, we require prior approval even if the plan is secondary to another carrier, including Medicare.

Unless otherwise indicated, the following health plans do not require prior approval for the services within this database:

  • The State of Vermont Total Choice Plan (prefix FVT) 
  • Vermont Blue65 and Vermont Medigap Blue supplement plans (prefix ZIB)

This database applies to the following health plans:

  • Blue Cross Vermont (Note: Blue Cross VT includes Access Blue New England (ABNE), New England Health Plan (NEHP), and The Vermont Health Plan)
  • International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW Local 300)
  • The State of Vermont (Administrative Services Only)

Prescription drugs: Please note that prescription drugs requiring prior approval are not listed in this database. Please refer the Vermont Blue Rx Center for drugs requiring prior approval. For State of Vermont plans, contact the pharmacy benefits manager for information.

Prior approval requirements and member benefits vary according to the member’s group or individual contract. Not all groups are required to follow the Vermont legislative mandates, and member contract language takes precedence over medical policies or the prior approval database when there is a conflict. Please verify member benefits prior to rendering services.

Clarifications

  • ABNE and NEHP members: requirements only apply when members have primary care providers (PCPs) located in Vermont. For members with Vermont PCPs, the member’s Home Plan may manage mental health and pharmacy/mail order prescription drugs requirements and reviews.
  • Federal Employee Program (FEP) members have separate prior approval or referral authorization
    requirements. Please see separate lists for details.

Not Reviewed Definition

‘Not Reviewed’ in the database listings denotes that prior approval is not reviewed. Please verify member benefits prior to rendering services. A 'Not Reviewed' notation does not indicate that the service is covered.

 

Additional Information

We supply this database as a quick reference only. Codes appearing in this database may not be all inclusive. AMA and CMS code updates may occur more frequently than policy updates.

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Updated on

Apr 1, 2024
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Listing of Prior Approval itens

  1. Cosmetic and Reconstructive Services

    Abdominoplasty

    Details

    See medical policy for Cosmetic and Reconstructive Procedures for more information.

    Secure prior approvals

    CPT/HCPCS Code
    • 15830
    • 15847
  2. Surgery

    Ablation

    Secure prior approvals

    CPT/HCPCS Code
    • 50593
    • 58674
  3. Adoptive Immunotherapy including CAR-T and Gene Therapy Drugs

    Secure prior approvals

    When benefits apply

     

    CPT/HCPCS Code
    • 0537T
    • 0538T
    • 0539T
    • 0540T
    • 0544T
  4. Ambulance (All Non-Emergency Transport)

    This includes transport by land, air, or water

    Details

    See medical policy for Ambulance and Medical Transport Services for more information.

    Secure prior approvals

    CPT/HCPCS Code
    • A0426
    • A0428
    • A0430
    • A0431
    • A0435
    • A0436
    • A0999
    • S9960
    • S9961
  5. Ambulatory Event Monitoring

    Details

    See medical policy for Ambulatory Event Monitors for more information.

    Secure prior approvals

    CPT/HCPCS Code
    • 93228
    • 93229
    • 93241
    • 93242
    • 93243
    • 93244
    • 93245
    • 93246
    • 93247
    • 93248
  6. Anesthesia (Monitored)

    Monitored during gastrointestinal endoscopy, bronchoscopy, or interventional pain procedures

    Details

    See medical policy for Monitored Anesthesia Care (MAC) for more details

    Secure prior approvals

    CPT/HCPCS Code
    • 00635
    • 00731
    • 00732
    • 00811
    • 00812
    • 00813
    • 01991
    • 01992
  7. Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)

    Details

    See medical policy for Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) for more details.

    Secure prior approvals

    When benefits apply

     

    CPT/HCPCS Code
    • 0362T
    • 0373T
    • 97152
    • 97153
    • 97154
    • 97155
    • 97156
    • 97157
    • 97158
  8. Artificial Pancreas Device System

    Details

    See medical policy for External Insulin Pumps for more information.

    Secure prior approvals

    CPT/HCPCS Code
    • S1034
    • S1035
    • S1036
    • S1037

    State of VT Total Choice (FVT): Prior approval required.

    IBEW: Prior approval required for artificial pancreas device system when the purchase price meets the dollar threshold indicated in the durable medical equipment listing.

  9. Autism-Spectrum-Disorder-Related Occupational, Physical, and Speech Therapy

    For additional visits beyond the defined benefit limit.

    Details

    Secure prior approvals

    When benefits apply

     

    CPT/HCPCS Code
    • All

    New England Health Plan / Access Blue New England: Prior approval not reviewed.

  10. Autologous Chondrocyte Transplantation

    Details

    See medical policy for Autologous Chondrocyte Transplantation for more information.

    Secure prior approvals

    CPT/HCPCS Code
    • 27412
    • 27416
    • J7330
    • S2112

    State of VT Total Choice (FVT): Prior approval required.