31081 CPT® code: payer coverage and prior authorization1 of 1 payer prior-auth lists that name 31081 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 |
31081 appears in 4 coverage policies from Aetna, Blue Cross NC.
| Payer | Policy | Role in policy | Reviewed | Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna | Myringotomy and Tympanostomy Tube (0418) | listed, no stance (range 31000-31230) | Jun 30, 2026 | payer document |
| Aetna | Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Adults (0004) | not covered (range 30150-31235) | Oct 6, 2026 | payer document |
| Aetna | Tezepelumab-ekko (Tezspire) (1003) | listed, no stance (range 30000-31299) | Aug 6, 2026 | payer document |
| Blue Cross NC | Professional Pathology Billing Requirements AHS – R2169 | listed, no stance (range 3011F-3210F) | Mar 1, 2024 | 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.