0502U CPT® code: payer coverage and prior authorization0502U appears in 6 coverage policies from Aetna, Anthem, Capital Blue Cross, Cigna, Premera Blue Cross, UnitedHealthcare.
| Payer | Policy | Role in policy | Reviewed | Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna | Cervical Cancer Screening and Diagnosis (0443) | covered if criteria are met | Jul 22, 2026 | payer document |
| Aetna | Cervical Cancer Screening and Diagnosis (0443) | not covered | Jul 22, 2026 | payer document |
| Anthem | Cervical Cancer Screening Using Cytology and Human Papillomavirus Detection (CG-MED-53) | covered if criteria are met | Feb 19, 2026 | payer document |
| Capital Blue Cross | Experimental and Investigational Procedures (MP 4.002) Procedure codes: Lab services | listed, no stance | Sep 1, 2026 | payer document |
| Cigna | Nucleic Acid Pathogen Testing (0530) | not covered | Aug 15, 2026 | payer document |
| Premera Blue Cross | Preventive Care HPV testing (human papillomavirus DNA test) | covered if criteria are met | Sep 21, 2026 | payer document |
| UnitedHealthcare | Preventive Care Services (MP.016.59) USPSTF Rating (Aug. 2018): A | listed, no stance | Jul 1, 2026 | payer document |
Prior authorization required or conditional in IN, MS.
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.