33202 CPT® code: payer coverage and prior authorization

Payer policies and prior authorization for 33202

9 of 11 payer prior-auth lists that name 33202 require prior authorization or set conditions: Molina Complete Care (Virginia), Molina Healthcare of Idaho, Molina Healthcare of Iowa, Molina Healthcare of Mississippi, Molina Healthcare of Nevada, Molina Healthcare of Ohio, Molina Healthcare of Utah, UnitedHealthcare.

PayerPlanStatePrior authConditionsSinceSource
Molina Complete Care (Virginia)MedicaidVAprior auth requiredApr 1, 2025Virginia Medicaid PA Code Matrix and Virginia code/benefit exceptions, effective Q2 2025
Molina Healthcare of IdahoMedicaidIDprior auth requiredJan 1, 2025Idaho Medicaid Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix and Idaho code/benefit exceptions, Q1 2025
Molina Healthcare of IowaMedicaidIAprior auth requiredJul 1, 2023IA Prior Authorization Matrix, effective Q3 2023
Molina Healthcare of MississippiMedicaidMSprior auth requiredadults via EvolentJan 1, 2025Mississippi Medicaid Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix and exceptions, effective Q1 2025
Molina Healthcare of NevadaMedicaidNVprior auth requiredadults via NCHOct 1, 2022Medicaid Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix, effective Q4 2022
Molina Healthcare of OhioMedicaid and MyCare Ohio (MMP) MedicaidOHprior auth under conditionsno PA under 18Oct 1, 2023Molina Healthcare of Ohio Prior Authorization (PA) Code List, effective 2023-10-01
Molina Healthcare of OhioExchangeOHprior auth under conditionsno PA under 18Oct 1, 2023Molina Healthcare of Ohio Prior Authorization (PA) Code List, effective 2023-10-01
Molina Healthcare of UtahMedicaidUTprior auth requiredJan 1, 2025Utah Medicaid Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix and Utah code/benefit exceptions, Q1 2025
UnitedHealthcareUnitedHealthcare Complete (Individual & Family plans)Allprior auth requiredSep 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for UnitedHealthcare Complete Effective September 1, 2026

Payer coverage policies that name 33202

33202 appears in 14 coverage policies from Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina.

PayerPolicyRole in policyReviewedDocument
AetnaAnesthetic and Antiemetic Infusion Pumps (0607)listed, no stance (range 33016-37799)Sep 9, 2026payer document
AetnaBupivacaine Liposome (Exparel) (0941)listed, no stance (range 33010-37799)Jul 30, 2026payer document
AetnaCardiovascular Ultrafiltration (0741)listed, no stance (range 33010-37790)Oct 30, 2025payer document
AetnaCryoanalgesia and Therapeutic Cold (0297)listed, no stance (range 33016-33999)Apr 14, 2026payer document
AetnaFunctional Electrical Stimulation and Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (0677)listed, no stance (range 33016-33999)Sep 10, 2026payer document
AetnaInpatient Admission Prior to Surgery (Preop Days) (0255)listed, no stance (range 33016-33980)May 13, 2026payer document
AetnaIntravenous Iron Therapy (0575)listed, no stance (range 33016-33999)Jul 1, 2026payer document
AetnaNegative Pressure Wound Therapy (0334)listed, no stance (range 33016-37799)Jun 8, 2026payer document
AetnaNerve Blocks (0863)listed, no stance (range 33016-33999)Jul 23, 2026payer document
AetnaNitric Oxide, Inhalational (INO) (0518)not covered (range 33016-37790)Jul 2, 2026payer document
AetnaObstructive Sleep Apnea in Adults (0004)not covered (range 33202-33249)Oct 6, 2026payer document
AetnaProcalcitonin (PCT) (0771)listed, no stance (range 33016-33997)Nov 13, 2025payer document
AetnaStereolithographic Models and Implants (0613)listed, no stance (range 33010-37790)Sep 3, 2026payer document
BlueCross BlueShield of South CarolinaBiventricular Pacemakers (Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy) for the Treatment of Heart Failure (CAM 20210)listed, no stanceFeb 1, 2026payer document

Recent prior-auth changes

  • Oct 1, 2026: PA removed, UnitedHealthcare
  • Jan 1, 2026: PA removed, Molina Healthcare of Michigan
  • Jan 1, 2026: PA removed, Molina Healthcare of Illinois
  • Jan 1, 2026: PA removed, Passport by Molina Healthcare (Kentucky)
  • Jan 1, 2024: PA added, Molina Healthcare of Michigan

Medicaid fee-for-service

  • AZ: $776.49 (physician, AHCCCS PT 08, facility), effective Oct 1, 2025
  • CO: $597.30 (chp_plus, non-facility), effective Jul 1, 2026
  • FL: $576.43 (physician, non-facility), effective Jan 1, 2026
  • IL: $767.89 (practitioner), effective Apr 1, 2024
  • IN: $571.20 (professional, Advanced Practice Nurse (85%), facility), effective Jan 1, 2026
  • KS: $465.62 (default, Exempt Physician), effective Aug 1, 2024
  • KY: $579.83 (physician, facility), effective Jan 1, 2026
  • LA: $627.54 (professional), effective Feb 1, 2013
  • MA: $557.19 (physician_surgery), effective May 1, 2024
  • MS: $616.26 (comprehensive), effective Jul 1, 2026
  • ND: $762.62 (physician), effective Aug 1, 2026
  • NE: $1185.60 (physician, non-facility), effective Jul 1, 2026
  • NY: $405.01 (physician_surgery, facility), effective Jul 1, 2026
  • OH: $487.98 (physician), effective Jan 1, 2024
  • OK: $651.27 (physician, non-facility), effective Jul 1, 2026
  • TX: $622.81 (physician, Physician, facility), effective Sep 1, 2026
  • VA: $642.07 (medical), effective Jul 1, 2026
  • VT: $0.00 (outpatient_hospital_opps), effective Feb 1, 2026
  • WA: $428.64 (physician, facility), effective Jul 1, 2026
  • WY: $0.00 (outpatient_hospital_apc, Children's Hospitals), 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.