0481T CPT® code: payer coverage and prior authorization21 of 22 payer prior-auth lists that name 0481T require prior authorization or set conditions: HealthSpring, Molina Complete Care (Virginia), Molina Healthcare of Arizona, Molina Healthcare of California, Molina Healthcare of Florida, Molina Healthcare of Idaho, Molina Healthcare of Iowa, Molina Healthcare of Michigan, Molina Healthcare of Nevada, Molina Healthcare of New Mexico, Molina Healthcare of Ohio, Molina Healthcare of South Carolina, Molina Healthcare of Texas, Molina Healthcare of Utah, Molina Healthcare of Washington, Molina Healthcare of Wisconsin, Molina Healthcare, Inc. (national grid), Oxford Health Plans, UnitedHealthcare.
| Payer | Plan | State | Prior auth | Conditions | Since | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HealthSpring | Medicare Advantage | All | prior auth required | Aug 1, 2026 | 2026 Q4 Prior Authorization List | |
| Molina Complete Care (Virginia) | Medicare-only PA matrix for D-SNP | VA | prior auth required | Jan 1, 2022 | Medicare Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (Virginia), effective Q1 2022 | |
| Molina Healthcare of Arizona | Medicare-only PA matrix for D-SNP | AZ | prior auth required | Jan 1, 2022 | Medicare Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (Arizona), effective Q1 2022 | |
| Molina Healthcare of California | Medicare Advantage | CA | prior auth required | Jul 1, 2021 | Medicare Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (California), effective Q3 2021 | |
| Molina Healthcare of Florida | Medicare Advantage | FL | prior auth required | Apr 1, 2021 | Medicare Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (Florida), effective Q2 2021 | |
| Molina Healthcare of Idaho | Medicare Advantage | ID | prior auth required | Apr 1, 2021 | Medicare Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (Idaho), effective Q2 2021 | |
| Molina Healthcare of Iowa | Medicaid | IA | prior auth required | Jul 1, 2023 | IA Prior Authorization Matrix, effective Q3 2023 | |
| Molina Healthcare of Michigan | Exchange | MI | prior auth required | Jul 1, 2021 | Molina Healthcare of Michigan PA Matrix, effective 7/1/2021 | |
| Molina Healthcare of Nevada | Medicaid | NV | prior auth required | Oct 1, 2022 | Medicaid Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix, effective Q4 2022 | |
| Molina Healthcare of New Mexico | Medicare Advantage | NM | prior auth required | Jan 1, 2021 | Medicare Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (New Mexico), effective Q1 2021 | |
| Molina Healthcare of Ohio | Medicaid and MyCare Ohio (MMP) Medicaid | OH | prior auth required | Oct 1, 2023 | Molina Healthcare of Ohio Prior Authorization (PA) Code List, effective 2023-10-01 | |
| Molina Healthcare of Ohio | Medicare and MyCare Ohio (MMP) Medicare | OH | prior auth required | Oct 1, 2023 | Molina Healthcare of Ohio Prior Authorization (PA) Code List, effective 2023-10-01 | |
| Molina Healthcare of Ohio | Exchange | OH | prior auth required | Oct 1, 2023 | Molina Healthcare of Ohio Prior Authorization (PA) Code List, effective 2023-10-01 | |
| Molina Healthcare of South Carolina | Medicare Advantage | SC | prior auth required | Apr 1, 2021 | Medicare Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (South Carolina), effective Q2 2021 | |
| Molina Healthcare of Texas | Exchange | TX | prior auth required | Sep 1, 2019 | Marketplace Prior Authorization (PA) Code Matrix (Texas), effective July 1, 2026 | |
| Molina Healthcare of Utah | Medicare Advantage | UT | prior auth required | Apr 1, 2021 | Medicare Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (Utah), effective Q2 2021 | |
| Molina Healthcare of Washington | Medicare Advantage | WA | prior auth required | Apr 1, 2021 | Medicare Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (Washington), effective Q2 2021 | |
| Molina Healthcare of Wisconsin | Medicare Advantage | WI | prior auth required | Oct 1, 2021 | Medicare Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (Wisconsin), effective Q4 2021 | |
| Molina Healthcare, Inc. (national grid) | Molina national (MHI) Medicare grid | All | prior auth required | Oct 1, 2021 | Medicare Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (national), effective Q4 2021 | |
| Oxford Health Plans | Oxford Health Plans | All | prior auth required | Oct 1, 2026 | Prior Authorization Requirements for Oxford Effective October 1, 2026 | |
| UnitedHealthcare | UnitedHealthcare West commercial plans | All | prior auth required | Oct 1, 2026 | Prior authorization requirements for UnitedHealthcare West commercial plans Effective October 1, 2026 |
0481T appears in 16 coverage policies from Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island, Capital Blue Cross, Health Care Service Corporation (BCBS IL, TX, OK, NM, MT), Regence.
| Payer | Policy | Role in policy | Reviewed | Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna | Alopecia Areata (0423) | not covered | Jul 10, 2026 | payer document |
| Aetna | Blood and Adipose Tissue Derived Products for Selected Indications (0784) | not covered | Nov 19, 2025 | payer document |
| Aetna | Bone and Tendon Graft Substitutes and Adjuncts (0411) | not covered | Aug 18, 2026 | payer document |
| Aetna | Core Decompression for Avascular Necrosis (0753) | not covered | Oct 30, 2025 | payer document |
| Aetna | Distraction Osteogenesis for Craniofacial Defects (0549) | not covered | Jul 30, 2026 | payer document |
| Aetna | Intradiscal Procedures (0602) | not covered | Sep 2, 2026 | payer document |
| Aetna | Lymphedema (0069) | not covered | Feb 25, 2026 | payer document |
| Aetna | Plantar Fasciitis Treatments (0235) | not covered | Apr 27, 2026 | payer document |
| Aetna | Skin and Soft Tissue Substitutes (0244) CPT not covered for indications listed in the CPB | not covered | Jul 29, 2026 | payer document |
| Aetna | Temporomandibular Disorders (0028) | not covered | Mar 12, 2026 | payer document |
| Anthem | Therapeutic use of Stem Cells, Blood and Bone Marrow Products (TRANS.00035) | unproven / investigational | May 14, 2026 | payer document |
| Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island | Orthopedic Applications of Platelet-Rich Plasma a | not covered | May 6, 2026 | payer document |
| Capital Blue Cross | Experimental and Investigational Procedures (MP 4.002) Procedure codes: Injections | listed, no stance | Sep 1, 2026 | payer document |
| Health Care Service Corporation (BCBS IL, TX, OK, NM, MT) | Category III Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) Codes CPT Codes 0054T, 0055T, 0071T, 0072T, 0075T, 0076T, 0095T, 0098T, 0100T, 0101T, | listed, no stance | Jan 1, 2027 | payer document |
| Health Care Service Corporation (BCBS IL, TX, OK, NM, MT) | Orthopedic Applications of Platelet-Rich Plasma (RX501.101) | listed, no stance | Sep 1, 2026 | payer document |
| Regence | New and Emerging Medical Technologies and Procedures (Medicine 149) separately in addition to code for | (AqueSys, Inc.) | listed, no stance | Jun 1, 2026 | payer document |
Prior authorization required or conditional in IN.
From payers' published prior-auth lists, coverage policies and state Medicaid fee schedules, updated Oct 16, 2026. The role is what the policy's own code table or text says about the code. Not a guarantee of coverage or payment; verify with the payer. CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association.