22630 CPT® code: payer coverage and prior authorization

Payer policies and prior authorization for 22630

113 of 113 payer prior-auth lists that name 22630 require prior authorization or set conditions: Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (AZ Blue), Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, CarePlus Health Plans, Cigna, HealthSpring, Humana, Molina Complete Care (Virginia), Molina Healthcare of Arizona, Molina Healthcare of California, Molina Healthcare of Florida, Molina Healthcare of Idaho, Molina Healthcare of Illinois, Molina Healthcare of Iowa, Molina Healthcare of Michigan, Molina Healthcare of Mississippi, Molina Healthcare of Nevada, Molina Healthcare of New Mexico, Molina Healthcare of Ohio, and others.

PayerPlanStatePrior authConditionsSinceSource
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (AZ Blue)AZ Blue-administered Medicare Advantage (M2K)AZprior auth requiredSep 1, 2026AZ Blue Medicare Advantage Prior Authorization Requirements Code List (Effective 09/01/2026)
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (AZ Blue)Federal Employee Program (FEP)AZprior auth requiredSep 1, 2026Federal Employee Program (FEP) Prior Authorization Requirements Code List (Updated 09/01/2026)
AetnaCommercialAllprior auth requiredOct 1, 2026Participating provider precertification list for Aetna®
AetnaMedicare AdvantageAllprior auth requiredOct 1, 2026Participating provider precertification list for Aetna®
CignaACA/IFPAllprior auth requiredMay be delegated to eviCore for some clientsOct 1, 2006Master Precertification List (For Health Care Providers)
CignaComplete/PHS+/PreferredAllprior auth requiredMay be delegated to eviCore for some clientsOct 1, 2006Master Precertification List (For Health Care Providers)
CignaMusculoskeletalAllprior auth requiredMar 7, 2026Cigna Commercial Prior Authorization Procedure Code List: Musculoskeletal - Spine Surgery
CignaMusculoskeletalAllprior auth requiredMar 7, 2026Cigna Commercial Comprehensive CPT Code Reference for Prior Authorization Across All Programs
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of IllinoisBlue Cross Community Health Plans (BCCHP), Illinois MedicaidILprior auth requiredCarelon-managedAug 1, 2025Illinois Medicaid Prior Authorization Code List, Effective 10/1/2026
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of IllinoisBlue Cross Community MMAI (Medicare-Medicaid Alignment Initiative)ILprior auth requiredeviCore-managedJan 1, 2025Procedure Code List, Effective 1/1/2025
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of TexasTexas PA exemption (gold card), outpatient, fully insuredTXprior auth requiredGold-card exemption availableJul 1, 2026BCBSTX Outpatient Prior Authorization Exemption Clinical Guidelines (max units, PA exempt date range)
HealthSpringMedicare AdvantageAllprior auth requiredJan 1, 20252026 Q4 Prior Authorization List
CarePlus Health PlansCarePlus Health PlansFLprior auth requiredJan 1, 2027Medicare Advantage and Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans Prior Authorization and Notification List
HumanaHumana D-SNP (FL)FLprior auth requiredJan 1, 20271 *New prior authorization requirement 787403FL0725 FLHMQSREN Humana Dual Fully Integrated Florida Prior Authorization and Notification List
HumanaHumana D-SNP (IL)ILprior auth requiredJan 1, 2027Humana Dual Fully Integrated Illinois Prior Authorization and Notification List
HumanaHumana D-SNP (IN)INprior auth requiredJan 1, 2027*New prior authorization requirement 814403IN0825 H4939_INHN6Z6EN_C Humana PathWays Dual Care (HMO-POS D-SNP) Indiana Prior Authorization and Notification List
HumanaHumana D-SNP (MI)MIprior auth requiredJan 1, 20271 Humana Dual Highly Integrated Michigan Prior Authorization and Notification List
HumanaHumana D-SNP (SC)SCprior auth requiredJan 1, 2027Humana Dual Highly Integrated South Carolina Prior Authorization and Notification List
HumanaHumana D-SNP (VA)VAprior auth requiredJan 1, 2027Virginia Prior Authorization and Notification List
HumanaHumana Healthy HorizonsILprior auth requiredJan 1, 2027Humana Healthy Horizons in Illinois Prior Authorization and Notification List To view -specific medical coverage policies, please visit Humana Healthy Horizons in Illinois Clinical coverage policies .
HumanaHumana Healthy HorizonsINprior auth requiredJan 1, 20271 Humana Healthy Horizons® in Indiana Preauthorization and Notification List (PAL) for Indiana PathWays for Aging Please note the term prior authorization when used in this communication, is defined a
HumanaHumana Healthy HorizonsKYprior auth requiredJan 1, 2027please visit Humana Healthy Horizons in Kentucky Clinical coverage policies.
HumanaHumana Healthy HorizonsOHprior auth requiredJan 1, 2027555201OH0924-B OHHMZG2EN Humana Healthy Horizons® in Ohio Prior Authorization Notification List (PAL) The following preauthorization and notification list
HumanaHumana Healthy HorizonsOKprior auth requiredJan 1, 2027Humana Healthy Horizons® in Oklahoma Prior Authorization Notification List (PAL) The following preauthorization and notification list
HumanaHumana Healthy HorizonsSCprior auth requiredJan 1, 2027Humana Healthy Horizons in South Carolina Prior authorization and Notification List The following list describes services and medications that are commonly reviewed and may require additional clinical
HumanaHumana Healthy HorizonsVAprior auth requiredJan 1, 2027Humana Healthy Horizons in Virginia Prior Authorization and Notification List (PAL)
HumanaHumana MA and D-SNPAllprior auth requiredJan 1, 2027Medicare Advantage and Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans Prior Authorization and Notification List
HumanaHumana Puerto Rico MA and Dual Medicare-MedicaidPRprior auth requiredNov 3, 2025Puerto Rico Medicare Advantage and Dual Medicare-Medicaid Plans Preauthorization and Notification List Puerto Rico Medicare Advantage and Dual Medicare-Medicaid Plan Preauthorization and Notification
HumanaMusculoskeletalAllprior auth requiredHumana Prior Authorization List (PAL): Musculoskeletal Services
HumanaMusculoskeletalAllprior auth requiredHumana Prior Authorization List (PAL): Musculoskeletal Services
HumanaMusculoskeletalAllprior auth requiredHumana Prior Authorization List (PAL): Musculoskeletal Services
HumanaOak Street HealthAllprior auth requiredOak Street Health (Humana): Prior Authorization List (PAL) Codes Under Management
Molina Complete Care (Virginia)Medicare-only PA matrix for D-SNPVAprior auth requiredJan 1, 2022Medicare Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (Virginia), effective Q1 2022
Molina Complete Care (Virginia)MedicaidVAprior auth requiredApr 1, 2025Virginia Medicaid PA Code Matrix and Virginia code/benefit exceptions, effective Q2 2025
Molina Healthcare of ArizonaMedicare-only PA matrix for D-SNPAZprior auth requiredJan 1, 2022Medicare Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (Arizona), effective Q1 2022
Molina Healthcare of CaliforniaMedicaidCAprior auth requiredApr 1, 2026Medicaid Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (California), effective Q2 2026
Molina Healthcare of CaliforniaMedicare AdvantageCAprior auth requiredJul 1, 2021Medicare Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (California), effective Q3 2021
Molina Healthcare of FloridaMedicare AdvantageFLprior auth requiredApr 1, 2021Medicare Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (Florida), effective Q2 2021
Molina Healthcare of IdahoMedicare AdvantageIDprior auth requiredApr 1, 2021Medicare Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (Idaho), effective Q2 2021
Molina Healthcare of IdahoMedicaidIDprior auth requiredJan 1, 2025Idaho Medicaid Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix and Idaho code/benefit exceptions, Q1 2025
Molina Healthcare of IllinoisMedicaidILprior auth requiredJan 1, 2022Molina Healthcare of Illinois Codification Grid Q3 2026
Molina Healthcare of IowaMedicaidIAprior auth requiredJul 1, 2023IA Prior Authorization Matrix, effective Q3 2023
Molina Healthcare of MichiganMedicaidMIprior auth requiredJul 1, 2026Molina Healthcare of Michigan PA Matrix 2026-Q3
Molina Healthcare of MichiganExchangeMIprior auth requiredJul 1, 2021Molina Healthcare of Michigan PA Matrix, effective 7/1/2021
Molina Healthcare of MichiganMedicare AdvantageMIprior auth requiredJul 1, 2026Molina Healthcare of Michigan PA Matrix 2026-Q3
Molina Healthcare of MississippiMedicaidMSprior auth requiredJan 1, 2025Mississippi Medicaid Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix and exceptions, effective Q1 2025
Molina Healthcare of NevadaMedicaidNVprior auth requiredOct 1, 2022Medicaid Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix, effective Q4 2022
Molina Healthcare of New MexicoMedicare AdvantageNMprior auth requiredJan 1, 2021Medicare Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (New Mexico), effective Q1 2021
Molina Healthcare of New MexicoMedicaidNMprior auth requiredJul 1, 2026New Mexico Medicaid Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix, effective July 1, 2026
Molina Healthcare of OhioMedicaid and MyCare Ohio (MMP) MedicaidOHprior auth requiredOct 1, 2023Molina Healthcare of Ohio Prior Authorization (PA) Code List, effective 2023-10-01
Molina Healthcare of OhioMedicare and MyCare Ohio (MMP) MedicareOHprior auth requiredOct 1, 2023Molina Healthcare of Ohio Prior Authorization (PA) Code List, effective 2023-10-01
Molina Healthcare of OhioExchangeOHprior auth requiredOct 1, 2023Molina Healthcare of Ohio Prior Authorization (PA) Code List, effective 2023-10-01
Molina Healthcare of South CarolinaMedicare AdvantageSCprior auth requiredApr 1, 2021Medicare Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (South Carolina), effective Q2 2021
Molina Healthcare of TexasSTARTXprior auth requiredFeb 19, 2025Molina Healthcare of Texas Prior Authorization Annual Review Report (STAR), reviewed 2025-02-19
Molina Healthcare of TexasSTAR+PLUSTXprior auth requiredFeb 19, 2025Molina Healthcare of Texas Prior Authorization Annual Review Report (STAR+PLUS), reviewed 2025-02-19
Molina Healthcare of TexasSTAR, STAR+PLUS, STAR Kids, CHIP (Medicaid PA code matrix)TXprior auth requiredJul 1, 2026Medicaid Behavioral Health and Medical Prior Authorization (PA) Code Matrix (Texas), 2026-Q3
Molina Healthcare of TexasExchangeTXprior auth requiredSep 1, 2019Marketplace Prior Authorization (PA) Code Matrix (Texas), effective July 1, 2026
Molina Healthcare of UtahMedicaidUTprior auth requiredJan 1, 2025Utah Medicaid Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix and Utah code/benefit exceptions, Q1 2025
Molina Healthcare of UtahMedicare AdvantageUTprior auth requiredApr 1, 2021Medicare Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (Utah), effective Q2 2021
Molina Healthcare of WashingtonMedicare AdvantageWAprior auth requiredApr 1, 2021Medicare Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (Washington), effective Q2 2021
Molina Healthcare of WisconsinMedicare AdvantageWIprior auth requiredOct 1, 2021Medicare Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (Wisconsin), effective Q4 2021
Molina Healthcare, Inc. (national grid)Molina national (MHI) Medicare gridAllprior auth requiredOct 1, 2021Medicare Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (national), effective Q4 2021
Passport by Molina Healthcare (Kentucky)MedicaidKYprior auth requiredJul 1, 2026Kentucky Medicaid Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix and Kentucky PA Code Exceptions, effective Q3 2026
Neighborhood Health PartnershipNeighborhood Health PartnershipFLprior auth requiredSep 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for Neighborhood Health Partnership Effective September 1, 2026
Oxford Health PlansOxford Health PlansAllprior auth requiredOct 1, 2026Prior Authorization Requirements for Oxford Effective October 1, 2026
Rocky Mountain Health PlansRocky Mountain Health Plans CHP+COprior auth requiredOct 1, 2026Rocky Mountain Children’s Health Plan - prior authorization Effective October 1, 2026
Rocky Mountain Health PlansRocky Mountain Health Plans Prime / RAECOprior auth requiredOct 1, 2026Rocky Mountain Health Plans PRIME Effective October 1, 2026
Rocky Mountain Health PlansRocky Mountain Medicare Advantage D-SNPCOprior auth requiredFeb 1, 2025Rocky Mountain Health Plans Medicare Advantage Dual-Special Needs Plans – prior authorization Effective February 1, 2025
SurestSurest health plansAllprior auth requiredOct 1, 2026Prior Authorization Requirements for Surest Effective October 1, 2026
UnitedHealthcarePreferred Care Network and Preferred Care Partners of FloridaFLprior auth requiredOct 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for Preferred Care Network and Preferred Care Partners of Florida Effective October 1, 2026
UnitedHealthcareUnitedHealthcare CommercialAllprior auth requiredOct 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for UnitedHealthcare commercial plans Effective October 1, 2026
UnitedHealthcareUnitedHealthcare Complete (Individual & Family plans)Allprior auth requiredSep 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for UnitedHealthcare Complete Effective September 1, 2026
UnitedHealthcareUnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange plansAllprior auth requiredOct 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 requiredExcluded plans: Erickson AdvantageOct 1, 2026UnitedHealthcare® Medicare Advantage/ Peoples Health Plans prior authorization requirements Effective October 1, 2026
UnitedHealthcareUnitedHealthcare Mid-Atlantic Health PlansAllprior auth requiredOct 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for UnitedHealthcare Mid-Atlantic Health Plans Effective October 1, 2026
UnitedHealthcareUnitedHealthcare West commercial plansAllprior auth requiredOct 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for UnitedHealthcare West commercial plans Effective October 1, 2026
UnitedHealthcareUnitedHealthcare of the River ValleyAllprior auth requiredOct 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for UnitedHealthcare of the River Valley Effective October 1, 2026
UnitedHealthcare Community PlanAHCCCS Complete Care (ACC)AZprior auth requiredOct 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for AHCCCS Complete Care (ACC) Medicaid effective October 1, 2026
UnitedHealthcare Community PlanALTCS Developmentally DisabledAZprior auth requiredOct 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for Arizona Developmental Disabilities Effective October 1, 2026
UnitedHealthcare Community PlanALTCS Long Term CareAZprior auth requiredOct 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for Arizona Long Term Care Effective October 1, 2026

Payer coverage policies that name 22630

22630 appears in 40 coverage policies from Aetna, Blue Cross NC, Cigna, Health Care Service Corporation (BCBS IL, TX, OK, NM, MT), Premera Blue Cross, Regence, UnitedHealthcare.

PayerPolicyRole in policyReviewedDocument
AetnaBack Pain - Invasive Procedures (0016)covered if criteria are metOct 6, 2026payer document
AetnaBack Pain - Invasive Procedures (0016)listed, no stance (range 22548-22812)Oct 6, 2026payer document
AetnaBone and Tendon Graft Substitutes and Adjuncts (0411)listed, no stance (range 22590-22634)Aug 18, 2026payer document
AetnaBone and Tendon Graft Substitutes and Adjuncts (0411)listed, no stance (range 22548-22819)Aug 18, 2026payer document
AetnaIdiopathic Scoliosis (0398)covered if criteria are met (range 22548-22819)Sep 28, 2026payer document
AetnaIntraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring (0697)covered if criteria are met (range 22532-22819)Jun 19, 2026payer document
AetnaIntraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring (0697)covered if criteria are metJun 19, 2026payer document
AetnaIntraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring (0697)not covered (range 22010-22899)Jun 19, 2026payer document
AetnaNegative Pressure Wound Therapy (0334)listed, no stance (range 22532-22819)Jun 8, 2026payer document
AetnaNerve Blocks (0863)listed, no stanceJul 23, 2026payer document
AetnaNerve Blocks (0863)listed, no stance (range 22010-22899)Jul 23, 2026payer document
AetnaOrthopedic Casts, Braces and Splints (0009)listed, no stance (range 22548-22812)Jan 20, 2026payer document
AetnaRemote Ischemic Conditioning (0814)listed, no stance (range 20000-29999)Nov 20, 2025payer document
AetnaSkin and Soft Tissue Substitutes (0244)not covered (range 20100-29999)Jul 29, 2026payer document
AetnaSpinal Surgery: Laminectomy and Fusion (0743)covered if criteria are metJul 30, 2026payer document
AetnaSpinal Surgery: Laminectomy and Fusion (0743)listed, no stanceJul 30, 2026payer document
Blue Cross NCOrthopedic Applications of Stem Cell Therapylisted, no stanceFeb 1, 2026payer document
CignaIntraoperative Monitoring (0509)not coveredSep 15, 2025payer document
Health Care Service Corporation (BCBS IL, TX, OK, NM, MT)Lumbar Spinal Fusion (SUR712.036)
CPT Codes 20930, 20931, 20936, 20937, 20938, 20939, 22533, 22534, 22558,
listed, no stanceJan 1, 2026payer document
Premera Blue CrossLumbar Spinal Fusion in Adults (7.01.542)
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listed, no stanceJun 1, 2026payer document
RegenceLumbar Spinal Fusion (Surgery 187)listed, no stanceMar 1, 2026payer document
UnitedHealthcareMinimally Invasive Spine Surgery Procedures (CS364.D)listed, no stanceMar 1, 2026payer document
UnitedHealthcareMinimally Invasive Spine Surgery Procedures (2026T0640H)listed, no stanceFeb 1, 2026payer document
UnitedHealthcareMinimally Invasive Spine Surgery Procedures (for Idaho Only) (CS364ID.B)listed, no stanceMay 1, 2026payer document
UnitedHealthcareMinimally Invasive Spine Surgery Procedures (for Kansas Only) (CS364KS.02)listed, no stanceMar 1, 2026payer document
UnitedHealthcareMinimally Invasive Spine Surgery Procedures (for Kentucky Only) (CS364KY.04)listed, no stanceMar 1, 2026payer document
UnitedHealthcareMinimally Invasive Spine Surgery Procedures (for Nebraska Only) (CS364NE.D)listed, no stanceMar 1, 2026payer document
UnitedHealthcareMinimally Invasive Spine Surgery Procedures (for New Jersey Only) (CS364NJ.D)listed, no stanceMar 1, 2026payer document
UnitedHealthcareMinimally Invasive Spine Surgery Procedures (for New Mexico Only) (CS364NM.C)listed, no stanceMar 1, 2026payer document
UnitedHealthcareMinimally Invasive Spine Surgery Procedures (for North Carolina Only) (CSNCT0364.04)listed, no stanceApr 1, 2026payer document
UnitedHealthcareMinimally Invasive Spine Surgery Procedures (for Ohio Only) (CS364OH.D)listed, no stanceApr 1, 2026payer document
UnitedHealthcareMinimally Invasive Spine Surgery Procedures (for Pennsylvania Only) (CS364PA.D)listed, no stanceMar 1, 2026payer document
UnitedHealthcareMinimally Invasive Spine Surgery Procedures (for Tennessee Only) (CS364TN.D)listed, no stanceMar 1, 2026payer document
UnitedHealthcareSpinal Fusion and Decompression (CS365.E)listed, no stanceMay 1, 2026payer document
UnitedHealthcareSpinal Fusion and Decompression (2026T0639J)listed, no stanceSep 1, 2026payer document
UnitedHealthcareSpinal Fusion and Decompression (for Idaho Only) (CS365ID.D)listed, no stanceJun 1, 2026payer document
UnitedHealthcareSpinal Fusion and Decompression (for Kansas Only) (CS365KS.02)listed, no stanceMay 1, 2026payer document
UnitedHealthcareSpinal Fusion and Decompression (for Kentucky Only) (CS365KY.05)listed, no stanceMay 1, 2026payer document
UnitedHealthcareSpinal Fusion and Decompression (for New Jersey Only) (CS365NJ.E)listed, no stanceMay 1, 2026payer document
UnitedHealthcareSpinal Fusion and Decompression (for New Mexico Only) (CS365NM.C)listed, no stanceMay 1, 2026payer document
UnitedHealthcareSpinal Fusion and Decompression (for North Carolina Only) (CSNCT0365.05)listed, no stanceJun 1, 2026payer document
UnitedHealthcareSpinal Fusion and Decompression (for Ohio Only) (CS365OH.D)listed, no stanceMay 1, 2026payer document
UnitedHealthcareSpinal Fusion and Decompression (for Pennsylvania Only) (CS365PA.E)listed, no stanceMay 1, 2026payer document
UnitedHealthcareSpinal Fusion and Decompression (for Tennessee Only) (CS365TN.E)listed, no stanceMay 1, 2026payer document
UnitedHealthcareSpine Procedures (MMP089.18)
Lumbar Spine Surgery
listed, no stanceAug 1, 2026payer document
UnitedHealthcareThis Medical Policy only applies to the State of Nebraska. (CS365NE.E)listed, no stanceMay 1, 2026payer document

Recent prior-auth changes

  • Jan 1, 2027: PA added, Humana

Medicaid fee-for-service

Prior authorization required or conditional in CO, WA, WY.

  • AZ: $19114.30 (asc), effective Oct 1, 2026
  • CO: $1230.98 (chp_plus, non-facility), effective Jul 1, 2026
  • FL: $1174.94 (physician, non-facility), effective Jan 1, 2026
  • IL: $1198.70 (practitioner), effective Jul 1, 2026
  • IN: $1163.26 (professional, Advanced Practice Nurse (85%), facility), effective Jan 1, 2026
  • KS: $959.08 (default, Exempt Physician), effective Aug 1, 2024
  • KY: $1158.89 (physician, facility), effective Jan 1, 2026
  • LA: $255.66 (professional), effective Jul 1, 2025
  • MA: $1153.85 (physician_surgery), effective May 1, 2024
  • MS: $1231.54 (comprehensive), effective Jul 1, 2026
  • ND: $12002.87 (physician, facility), effective Aug 1, 2026
  • NE: $1896.96 (physician, non-facility), effective Jul 1, 2026
  • NY: $736.40 (physician_surgery, facility), effective Jul 1, 2026
  • OH: $1120.74 (physician), effective Jan 1, 2024
  • OK: $1306.64 (physician, non-facility), effective Jul 1, 2026
  • TX: $187.85 (nurse_practitioner_clinical_nurse_specialist, Nurse Practitioner/Clinical Nurse Specialist, facility), effective Mar 1, 2026
  • VA: $1308.74 (medical), effective Jul 1, 2026
  • VT: $21068.51 (outpatient_hospital_opps), effective Feb 1, 2026
  • WA: $872.18 (physician, facility), effective Jul 1, 2026
  • WY: $11999.66 (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.