49593 CPT® code: payer coverage and prior authorization1 of 1 payer prior-auth lists that name 49593 require prior authorization or set conditions: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (AZ Blue).
| Payer | Plan | State | Prior auth | Conditions | Since | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (AZ Blue) | Standard PA code list (most commercial plans) | AZ | prior auth under conditions | place of service 19, 21, 22; site of care: hospital (not ASC) | Sep 1, 2026 | AZ Blue Standard Prior Authorization Requirements Code List (09/01/2026) |
49593 appears in 4 coverage policies from Aetna, Premera Blue Cross.
| Payer | Policy | Role in policy | Reviewed | Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna | Abdominoplasty, Suction Lipectomy, and Ventral Hernia Repair (0211) | covered if criteria are met | Aug 18, 2026 | payer document |
| Aetna | Cosmetic Surgery and Procedures (0031) Thermal therapy (e.g., radiofrequency (ThermiVa and Viveve procedures) and laser), Laviv (azficel-T) | not covered | Jun 25, 2026 | payer document |
| Aetna | Nerve Blocks (0863) | listed, no stance (range 49591-49596) | Jul 23, 2026 | payer document |
| Premera Blue Cross | Abdominal Wall Hernia Repair in Adults (7.01.600) | listed, no stance | May 11, 2026 | payer document |
Prior authorization required or conditional in WV.
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.