34831 CPT® code: payer coverage and prior authorization

Payer policies and prior authorization for 34831

26 of 27 payer prior-auth lists that name 34831 require prior authorization or set conditions: CarePlus Health Plans, Humana, Molina Complete Care (Virginia), Molina Healthcare of California, Molina Healthcare of Idaho, Molina Healthcare of Illinois, Molina Healthcare of Iowa, Molina Healthcare of Michigan, Molina Healthcare of Nevada, Molina Healthcare of New Mexico, Molina Healthcare of Ohio, Molina Healthcare of Utah, Passport by Molina Healthcare (Kentucky).

PayerPlanStatePrior authConditionsSinceSource
CarePlus Health PlansCarePlus Health PlansFLprior auth requiredJan 1, 2027Medicare Advantage and Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans Prior Authorization and Notification List
HumanaCardiology ServicesAllprior auth requiredHumana Prior Authorization List (PAL): Cardiovascular and Endoscopy Services
HumanaCardiology ServicesAllprior auth requiredHumana Prior Authorization List (PAL): Cardiovascular and Endoscopy Services
HumanaCardiology ServicesAllprior auth requiredHumana Prior Authorization List (PAL): Cardiovascular and Endoscopy Services
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 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
HumanaOak Street HealthAllprior auth requiredOak Street Health (Humana): Prior Authorization List (PAL) Codes Under Management
Molina Complete Care (Virginia)MedicaidVAprior auth requiredApr 1, 2025Virginia Medicaid PA Code Matrix and Virginia code/benefit exceptions, effective Q2 2025
Molina Healthcare of CaliforniaMedicaidCAprior auth requiredApr 1, 2026Medicaid Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (California), effective Q2 2026
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 requiredadults via EvolentJul 1, 2026Molina Healthcare of Michigan PA Matrix 2026-Q3
Molina Healthcare of MichiganMedicare AdvantageMIprior auth requiredadults via EvolentJul 1, 2026Molina Healthcare of Michigan PA Matrix 2026-Q3
Molina Healthcare of NevadaMedicaidNVprior auth requiredadults via NCHOct 1, 2022Medicaid Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix, effective Q4 2022
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 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
Passport by Molina Healthcare (Kentucky)MedicaidKYprior auth requiredadults via EvolentJul 1, 2026Kentucky Medicaid Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix and Kentucky PA Code Exceptions, effective Q3 2026

Payer coverage policies that name 34831

34831 appears in 9 coverage policies from Aetna, Blue Shield of California.

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
AetnaEndovascular Repair of Aortic Diseases (0651)listed, no stance (range 34830-34834)Sep 25, 2026payer document
AetnaNegative Pressure Wound Therapy (0334)listed, no stance (range 33016-37799)Jun 8, 2026payer document
AetnaNitric Oxide, Inhalational (INO) (0518)not covered (range 33016-37790)Jul 2, 2026payer document
AetnaStereolithographic Models and Implants (0613)listed, no stance (range 33010-37790)Sep 3, 2026payer document
AetnaUrological Supplies (0533)listed, no stance (range 34701-34834)Jul 30, 2026payer document
Blue Shield of CaliforniaEndovascular Stent Grafts for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms (7.01.67)listed, no stancepayer document

Recent prior-auth changes

  • Jan 1, 2026: PA added, Molina Healthcare of Michigan
  • Jul 1, 2024: PA removed, Molina Healthcare of Mississippi
  • Jan 1, 2024: PA added, Molina Healthcare of Michigan

Medicaid fee-for-service

  • AZ: $1922.22 (physician, AHCCCS PT 08, facility), effective Oct 1, 2025
  • CO: $1506.48 (chp_plus, non-facility), effective Jul 1, 2026
  • FL: $1364.32 (physician, non-facility), effective Jan 1, 2026
  • IL: $1379.95 (practitioner), effective Jul 1, 2026
  • IN: $1406.97 (professional, Advanced Practice Nurse (85%), facility), effective Jan 1, 2026
  • KS: $813.84 (default, Exempt Physician), effective Aug 1, 2024
  • KY: $1490.71 (physician, facility), effective Jan 1, 2026
  • LA: $1633.62 (professional), effective Feb 1, 2013
  • MA: $1354.82 (physician_surgery), effective May 1, 2024
  • MS: $1479.74 (comprehensive), effective Jul 1, 2026
  • ND: $1761.81 (physician), effective Aug 1, 2026
  • NE: $2741.70 (physician, non-facility), effective Jul 1, 2026
  • NY: $980.93 (physician_surgery, facility), effective Jul 1, 2026
  • OH: $1505.84 (physician), effective Jan 1, 2001
  • OK: $1556.47 (physician, non-facility), effective Jul 1, 2026
  • TX: $1403.89 (physician, Physician, facility), effective Sep 1, 2026
  • VA: $1519.68 (medical), effective Jul 1, 2026
  • VT: $0.00 (outpatient_hospital_opps), effective Feb 1, 2026
  • WA: $992.76 (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.