44140 CPT® code: payer coverage and prior authorization2 of 2 payer prior-auth lists that name 44140 require prior authorization or set conditions: UnitedHealthcare Community Plan.
| Payer | Plan | State | Prior auth | Conditions | Since | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UnitedHealthcare Community Plan | Indiana Hoosier Care Connect | IN | prior auth required | Oct 1, 2026 | Prior authorization requirements for Indiana Hoosier Care Connect Effective October 1, 2026 | |
| UnitedHealthcare Community Plan | Indiana PathWays for Aging (MLTSS) | IN | prior auth required | Oct 1, 2026 | Prior authorization requirements for Indiana MLTSS Pathways Effective October 1, 2026 |
44140 appears in 3 coverage policies from Aetna.
| Payer | Policy | Role in policy | Reviewed | Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna | Indocyanine Green Angiography (0111) | listed, no stance | Mar 18, 2026 | payer document |
| Aetna | Intravenous Iron Therapy (0575) | listed, no stance (range 44005-44799) | Jul 1, 2026 | payer document |
| Aetna | Obsolete and Unreliable Tests and Procedures (0438) | not covered (range 44140-44147) | Jul 16, 2026 | payer document |
Prior authorization required or conditional in IN.
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.