68841 CPT® code: payer coverage and prior authorization9 of 9 payer prior-auth lists that name 68841 require prior authorization or set conditions: Molina Complete Care (Virginia), Molina Healthcare of Arizona, Molina Healthcare of Iowa, Molina Healthcare of Nevada, Molina Healthcare of Ohio, Molina Healthcare of Texas, Rocky Mountain Health Plans.
| Payer | Plan | State | Prior auth | Conditions | Since | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molina Complete Care (Virginia) | Medicare-only PA matrix for D-SNP | VA | prior auth required | Jan 1, 2022 | Medicare Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (Virginia), effective Q1 2022 | |
| Molina Healthcare of Arizona | Medicare-only PA matrix for D-SNP | AZ | prior auth required | Jan 1, 2022 | Medicare Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (Arizona), effective Q1 2022 | |
| Molina Healthcare of Iowa | Medicaid | IA | prior auth required | Jul 1, 2023 | IA Prior Authorization Matrix, effective Q3 2023 | |
| Molina Healthcare of Nevada | Medicaid | NV | prior auth required | Oct 1, 2022 | Medicaid Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix, effective Q4 2022 | |
| Molina Healthcare of Ohio | Medicaid and MyCare Ohio (MMP) Medicaid | OH | prior auth required | Oct 1, 2023 | Molina Healthcare of Ohio Prior Authorization (PA) Code List, effective 2023-10-01 | |
| Molina Healthcare of Ohio | Medicare and MyCare Ohio (MMP) Medicare | OH | prior auth required | Oct 1, 2023 | Molina Healthcare of Ohio Prior Authorization (PA) Code List, effective 2023-10-01 | |
| Molina Healthcare of Ohio | Exchange | OH | prior auth required | Oct 1, 2023 | Molina Healthcare of Ohio Prior Authorization (PA) Code List, effective 2023-10-01 | |
| Molina Healthcare of Texas | Exchange | TX | prior auth required | Jan 1, 2022 | Marketplace Prior Authorization (PA) Code Matrix (Texas), effective July 1, 2026 | |
| Rocky Mountain Health Plans | Rocky Mountain Medicare Advantage D-SNP | CO | prior auth required | Feb 1, 2025 | Rocky Mountain Health Plans Medicare Advantage Dual-Special Needs Plans – prior authorization Effective February 1, 2025 |
68841 appears in 4 coverage policies from Aetna, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, Health Care Service Corporation (BCBS IL, TX, OK, NM, MT).
| Payer | Policy | Role in policy | Reviewed | Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna | Dexamethasone Ophthalmic Implant (Ozurdex) and Insert (Dextenza) (0795) | listed, no stance | Oct 5, 2026 | payer document |
| Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island | Intravitreal and Punctum Corticosteroid Implants | covered if criteria are met | Jun 17, 2026 | payer document |
| BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina | Intravitreal and Intracanalicular Corticosteroid Implants (CAM 90323) | listed, no stance | Sep 1, 2026 | payer document |
| Health Care Service Corporation (BCBS IL, TX, OK, NM, MT) | Intravitreal, Punctum, and Intracameral Implants (OTH903.024) | listed, no stance | Oct 1, 2026 | 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.