27656 CPT® code: payer coverage and prior authorization3 of 3 payer prior-auth lists that name 27656 require prior authorization or set conditions: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (AZ Blue), Molina Healthcare of Iowa, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan.
| Payer | Plan | State | Prior auth | Conditions | Since | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (AZ Blue) | Federal Employee Program (FEP) | AZ | prior auth under conditions | FEP Blue Focus only | Sep 1, 2026 | Federal Employee Program (FEP) Prior Authorization Requirements Code List (Updated 09/01/2026) |
| Molina Healthcare of Iowa | Medicaid | IA | prior auth required | Jul 1, 2023 | IA Prior Authorization Matrix, effective Q3 2023 | |
| 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 |
27656 appears in 5 coverage policies from Aetna.
| Payer | Policy | Role in policy | Reviewed | Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna | Bupivacaine Liposome (Exparel) (0941) | listed, no stance (range 27600-27899) | Jul 30, 2026 | payer document |
| Aetna | Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring (0697) | not covered (range 27600-27899) | Jun 19, 2026 | payer document |
| Aetna | Nerve Blocks (0863) | listed, no stance (range 27600-27899) | Jul 23, 2026 | payer document |
| Aetna | Remote Ischemic Conditioning (0814) | listed, no stance (range 20000-29999) | Nov 20, 2025 | payer document |
| Aetna | Skin and Soft Tissue Substitutes (0244) | not covered (range 27650-27692) | Jul 29, 2026 | payer document |
| Aetna | Skin and Soft Tissue Substitutes (0244) | not covered (range 20100-29999) | Jul 29, 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.