15734 CPT® code: payer coverage and prior authorization

Payer policies and prior authorization for 15734

31 of 31 payer prior-auth lists that name 15734 require prior authorization or set conditions: Neighborhood Health Partnership, Oxford Health Plans, Rocky Mountain Health Plans, Surest, UnitedHealthcare, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan.

PayerPlanStatePrior authConditionsSinceSource
Neighborhood Health PartnershipNeighborhood Health PartnershipFLprior auth under conditionsonly with dx F64.0, F64.1, F64.2, F64.8, F64.9, Z87.890Sep 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for Neighborhood Health Partnership Effective September 1, 2026
Oxford Health PlansOxford Health PlansAllprior auth under conditionsonly with dx F64.0, F64.1, F64.2, F64.8, F64.9, Z87.8901Oct 1, 2026Prior Authorization Requirements for Oxford Effective October 1, 2026
Rocky Mountain Health PlansRocky Mountain Health Plans CHP+COprior auth under conditionsonly with dx F64.0, F64.1, F64.2, F64.8, F64.9, Z87.890Oct 1, 2026Rocky Mountain Children’s Health Plan - prior authorization Effective October 1, 2026
Rocky Mountain Health PlansRocky Mountain Health Plans Prime / RAECOprior auth under conditionsonly with dx F64.0, F64.1, F64.2, F64.8, F64.9, Z87.890Oct 1, 2026Rocky Mountain Health Plans PRIME Effective October 1, 2026
Rocky Mountain Health PlansRocky Mountain Medicare Advantage D-SNPCOprior auth under conditionsonly with dx F64.0, F64.1, F64.2, F64.8, F64.9, Z87.890Feb 1, 2025Rocky Mountain Health Plans Medicare Advantage Dual-Special Needs Plans – prior authorization Effective February 1, 2025
SurestSurest health plansAllprior auth under conditionsonly with dx F64.0, F64.1, F64.2, F64.8, F64.9, Z87.8901Oct 1, 2026Prior Authorization Requirements for Surest Effective October 1, 2026
UnitedHealthcarePreferred Care Network and Preferred Care Partners of FloridaFLprior auth under conditionsonly with dx F64.A, F64.0, F64.1, F64.2, F64.8, F64.9Oct 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for Preferred Care Network and Preferred Care Partners of Florida Effective October 1, 2026
UnitedHealthcareUnitedHealthcare CommercialAllprior auth under conditionsonly with dx F64.0, F64.1, F64.2, F64.8, F64.9Oct 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for UnitedHealthcare commercial plans Effective October 1, 2026
UnitedHealthcareUnitedHealthcare Complete (Individual & Family plans)Allprior auth under conditionsonly with dx F64.0, F64.1, F64.2, F64.8, F64.9, Z87.890Sep 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for UnitedHealthcare Complete Effective September 1, 2026
UnitedHealthcareUnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange plansAllprior auth under conditionsonly with dx F64.0, F64.1, F64.2, F64.8, F64.9, Z87.890Oct 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange plans Effective October 1, 2026
UnitedHealthcareUnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage, Peoples Health and Dual Complete (D-SNP)Allprior auth under conditionsonly with dx F64.0, F64.1, F64.2, F64.8, F64.9, F64.AOct 1, 2026UnitedHealthcare® Medicare Advantage/ Peoples Health Plans prior authorization requirements Effective October 1, 2026
UnitedHealthcareUnitedHealthcare Mid-Atlantic Health PlansAllprior auth under conditionsonly with dx F64.0, F64.1, F64.2, F64.8, F64.9, Z87.8901Oct 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for UnitedHealthcare Mid-Atlantic Health Plans Effective October 1, 2026
UnitedHealthcareUnitedHealthcare West commercial plansAllprior auth under conditionsonly with dx F64.0, F64.1, F64.2, F64.8, F64.9, Z87.8901Oct 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for UnitedHealthcare West commercial plans Effective October 1, 2026
UnitedHealthcareUnitedHealthcare of the River ValleyAllprior auth under conditionsonly with dx F64.0, F64.1, F64.2, F64.8, F64.9, Z87.8901Oct 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for UnitedHealthcare of the River Valley Effective October 1, 2026
UnitedHealthcare Community PlanKanCareKSprior auth requiredOct 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for Kansas Medicaid Effective October 1, 2026
UnitedHealthcare Community PlanMaryland HealthChoiceMDprior auth under conditionsonly with dx F64.0, F64.1, F64.2, F64.8, F64.9, Z87.890Sep 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Maryland Effective September 1, 2026
UnitedHealthcare Community PlanMassachusetts OneCareMAprior auth under conditionsonly with dx F64.0, F64.1, F64.2, F64.8, F64.9, Z87.890Nov 1, 2025Prior authorization requirements for Massachusetts OneCare Effective November 1, 2025
UnitedHealthcare Community PlanMassachusetts Senior Care Options (SCO)MAprior auth under conditionsonly with dx F64.0, F64.1, F64.2, F64.8, F64.9, Z87.890Nov 1, 2025CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Prior authorization requirements for Massachusetts Senior Care Options Effective November 1, 2025
UnitedHealthcare Community PlanMassachusetts Senior Care Options (SCO) and OneCareMAprior auth requiredOct 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for Massachusetts MA SCO OneCare Effective October 1, 2026
UnitedHealthcare Community PlanMinnesota Metro MedicaidMNprior auth requiredOct 1, 2024Prior authorization requirements for Minnesota Medicaid Effective October 1, 2024
UnitedHealthcare Community PlanNew Jersey FamilyCareNJprior auth under conditionsonly with dx F64.0, F64.1, F64.2, F64.8, F64.9, Z87.890Oct 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of New Jersey Effective October 1, 2026 General Information This list contains prior authorization requirements for participating U
UnitedHealthcare Community PlanNorth Carolina MedicaidNCprior auth under conditionsonly with dx F64.0, F64.1, F64.2, F64.8, F64.9, Z87.890Oct 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of North Carolina Effective October 1, 2026 July 1, 2024
UnitedHealthcare Community PlanOhio MedicaidOHprior auth under conditionsonly with dx F64.0, F64.1, F64.2, F64.8, F64.9, Z87.890Nov 1, 2025Prior authorization requirements for Ohio Medicaid Effective November 1, 2025 General Information This list contains prior authorization requirements for participating UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
UnitedHealthcare Community PlanPennsylvania CHIPPAprior auth under conditionsonly with dx F64.0, F64.1, F64.2, F64.8, F64.9, Z87.890Jul 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Pennsylvania CHIP Effective July 1, 2026
UnitedHealthcare Community PlanPennsylvania MedicaidPAprior auth under conditionsonly with dx F64.0, F64.1, F64.2, F64.8, F64.9, Z87.890Jul 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Pennsylvania Effective July 1, 2026
UnitedHealthcare Community PlanRhode Island MedicaidRIprior auth under conditionsonly with dx F64.0, F64.1, F64.2, F64.8, F64.9, Z87.890May 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for Rhode Island Medicaid Effective May 1, 2026 This list contains prior authorization requirements for participating UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Rhode Island h
UnitedHealthcare Community PlanTennCareTNprior auth under conditionsonly with dx F64.0, F64.1, F64.2, F64.8, F64.9, Z87.890Oct 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Tennessee Effective October 1, 2026
UnitedHealthcare Community PlanUnitedHealthcare Community Plan of KentuckyKYprior auth under conditionsonly with dx F64.0, F64.1, F64.2, F64.8, F64.9, Z87.890Jul 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Kentucky Effective July 1, 2026
UnitedHealthcare Community PlanUnitedHealthcare Community Plan of New YorkNYprior auth under conditionsonly with dx F64.0, F64.1, F64.2, F64.8, F64.9, Z87.890Oct 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of New York Effective October 1, 2026
UnitedHealthcare Community PlanUnitedHealthcare Connected (Texas MMP)TXprior auth under conditionsPrior authorization is only required for these codes with these DX codes.Jan 1, 2017Prior authorization requirements for UnitedHealthcare Connected (Medicare-Medicaid Plan) Texas Effective November 1, 2025 This list contains prior authorization review requirements for participating U
UnitedHealthcare Community PlanWisconsin BadgerCare Plus and Medicaid SSIWIprior auth under conditionsonly with dx F64.0, F64.1, F64.2, F64.8, F64.9, Z87.890Sep 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for Wisconsin Medicaid Effective September 1, 2026 General Information This list contains prior authorization requirements for participating UnitedHealthcare Community

Payer coverage policies that name 15734

15734 appears in 29 coverage policies from Aetna, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island, Capital Blue Cross, UnitedHealthcare.

PayerPolicyRole in policyReviewedDocument
AetnaAbdominoplasty, Suction Lipectomy, and Ventral Hernia Repair (0211)covered if criteria are metAug 18, 2026payer document
AetnaGender Affirming Surgery (0615)covered if criteria are metSep 8, 2026payer document
AetnaSkin and Soft Tissue Substitutes (0244)not covered (range 10040-19499)Jul 29, 2026payer document
AetnaSpinal Surgery: Laminectomy and Fusion (0743)not coveredJul 30, 2026payer document
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of MississippiBreast Reconstruction Following Mastectomy (L.7.01.424)covered if criteria are metpayer document
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode IslandGender Affirming Care
MEDICAL COVERAGE POLICY | 4
covered if criteria are metApr 1, 2026payer document
Capital Blue CrossGender Affirming Surgery (MP 1.144)
Procedure codes
covered if criteria are metApr 1, 2026payer document
UnitedHealthcareCosmetic and Reconstructive Procedures (MP.007.33)listed, no stanceJun 1, 2026payer document
UnitedHealthcareCosmetic and Reconstructive Procedures (MMP022.16)
Myocutaneous Flaps for Trunk, and Extremities
listed, no stanceSep 1, 2026payer document
UnitedHealthcareCosmetic and Reconstructive Procedures (CS027.AD)listed, no stanceJul 1, 2026payer document
UnitedHealthcareCosmetic and Reconstructive Procedures (for Idaho Only) (CS027ID.C)
The following codes may be Cosmetic; review is required to determine if considered Cosmetic or
listed, no stanceMay 1, 2026payer document
UnitedHealthcareCosmetic and Reconstructive Procedures (for Kansas Only) (CS027KS.03)listed, no stanceSep 1, 2026payer document
UnitedHealthcareCosmetic and Reconstructive Procedures (for Kentucky Only) (CS027KY.13)listed, no stanceAug 1, 2026payer document
UnitedHealthcareCosmetic and Reconstructive Procedures (for Nebraska Only) (CS027NE.U)listed, no stanceJul 1, 2026payer document
UnitedHealthcareCosmetic and Reconstructive Procedures (for New Jersey Only) (CS027NJ.W)listed, no stanceJul 1, 2026payer document
UnitedHealthcareCosmetic and Reconstructive Procedures (for New Mexico Only) (CS027NM.E)listed, no stanceJul 1, 2026payer document
UnitedHealthcareCosmetic and Reconstructive Procedures (for North Carolina Only) (CSNC.MP.007.10)listed, no stanceJul 1, 2026payer document
UnitedHealthcareCosmetic and Reconstructive Procedures (for Ohio Only) (CS027OH.E)listed, no stanceAug 1, 2026payer document
UnitedHealthcareCosmetic and Reconstructive Procedures (for Pennsylvania Only) (CS027PA.AD)listed, no stanceJul 1, 2026payer document
UnitedHealthcareCosmetic and Reconstructive Procedures (for Tennessee Only) (CS027TN.AB)listed, no stanceAug 1, 2026payer document
UnitedHealthcareGender Dysphoria Treatment (CS145.T)listed, no stanceJul 1, 2026payer document
UnitedHealthcareGender Dysphoria Treatment (2026T0580U)listed, no stanceJul 1, 2026payer document
UnitedHealthcareGender Dysphoria Treatment (for Kansas Only) (CS145KS.02)listed, no stanceMay 1, 2026payer document
UnitedHealthcareGender Dysphoria Treatment (for New Jersey Only) (CS145NJ.L)listed, no stanceMay 1, 2026payer document
UnitedHealthcareGender Dysphoria Treatment (for New Mexico Only) (CS145NM.D)listed, no stanceMay 1, 2026payer document
UnitedHealthcareGender Dysphoria Treatment (for North Carolina Only) (CSNCT0145.04)listed, no stanceJun 1, 2026payer document
UnitedHealthcareGender Dysphoria Treatment (for Ohio Only) (CS145OH.C)listed, no stanceSep 1, 2024payer document
UnitedHealthcareGender Dysphoria Treatment (for Pennsylvania Only) (CS145PA.P)listed, no stanceMay 1, 2026payer document
UnitedHealthcareGender Dysphoria and Gender Reassignment Surgery (MMP365.14)
Other Ancillary Services
listed, no stanceSep 1, 2026payer document

Recent prior-auth changes

  • Oct 1, 2026: conditions changed, UnitedHealthcare
  • Oct 1, 2026: conditions changed, Surest
  • Oct 1, 2026: conditions changed, UnitedHealthcare
  • Oct 1, 2026: conditions changed, Oxford Health Plans
  • Oct 1, 2026: conditions changed, UnitedHealthcare
  • Oct 1, 2026: conditions changed, UnitedHealthcare
  • Oct 1, 2026: conditions changed, UnitedHealthcare
  • May 1, 2026: conditions changed, UnitedHealthcare
  • Apr 1, 2026: conditions changed, UnitedHealthcare
  • Mar 1, 2026: conditions changed, Oxford Health Plans

Medicaid fee-for-service

Prior authorization required or conditional in CO, WA.

  • AZ: $1177.45 (asc), effective Oct 1, 2026
  • CO: $1189.07 (chp_plus, non-facility), effective Jul 1, 2026
  • FL: $1078.57 (physician, non-facility), effective Jan 1, 2026
  • IL: $1040.81 (practitioner), effective Apr 1, 2024
  • IN: $1139.09 (professional, Advanced Practice Nurse (85%), facility), effective Jan 1, 2026
  • KS: $450.00 (asc, facility), effective Aug 1, 1982
  • KY: $1894.49 (asc), effective Jan 1, 2026
  • LA: $1213.66 (professional), effective Jul 1, 2025
  • MA: $1278.72 (asc), effective May 1, 2026
  • MS: $1565.86 (comprehensive, facility), effective Oct 1, 2025
  • ND: $1116.80 (physician, facility), effective Aug 1, 2026
  • NE: $637.00 (asc), effective Jul 1, 2024
  • NY: $637.62 (physician_surgery, facility), effective Jul 1, 2026
  • OH: $770.16 (physician, facility), effective Jan 1, 2024
  • OK: $1728.38 (asc), effective Jan 1, 2026
  • TX: $1457.62 (ambulatory_surgical_center_asc_hospital_based_ambulatory_sur, Ambulatory Surgical Center (Asc) / Hospital - Based Ambulatory Surgical Center (Hasc)), effective Jun 1, 2023
  • VA: $1201.39 (medical, facility), effective Jul 1, 2026
  • VT: $2751.56 (outpatient_hospital_opps), effective Feb 1, 2026
  • WA: $339.40 (asc), effective Jul 1, 2026
  • WY: $1567.17 (outpatient_hospital_apc, Ambulatory Surgical Centers), effective Apr 1, 2026

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.