13153 CPT® code: payer coverage and prior authorization1 of 1 payer prior-auth lists that name 13153 require prior authorization or set conditions: UnitedHealthcare Community Plan.
| Payer | Plan | State | Prior auth | Conditions | Since | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UnitedHealthcare Community Plan | Maryland HealthChoice | MD | prior auth under conditions | only with dx F64.0, F64.1, F64.2, F64.8, F64.9, Z87.890 | Sep 1, 2026 | Prior authorization requirements for UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Maryland Effective September 1, 2026 |
13153 appears in 2 coverage policies from Aetna, Anthem.
| Payer | Policy | Role in policy | Reviewed | Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna | Skin and Soft Tissue Substitutes (0244) | not covered (range 10040-19499) | Jul 29, 2026 | payer document |
| Anthem | Treatment of Keloids and Scar Revision (CG-SURG-31) | covered if criteria are met (range 12031-13153) | May 14, 2026 | payer document |
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.