77090 CPT® code: payer coverage and prior authorization8 of 8 payer prior-auth lists that name 77090 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.
| 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 |
77090 appears in 6 coverage policies from Aetna, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi, Blue Cross NC, Blue Shield of California, Capital Blue Cross, Regence.
| Payer | Policy | Role in policy | Reviewed | Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna | Bone Mass Measurements (0134) | covered if criteria are met | Mar 19, 2026 | payer document |
| Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi | Bone Mineral Density Studies (L.6.01.412) | covered if criteria are met | payer document | |
| Blue Cross NC | Bone Mineral Density Studies | listed, no stance | Mar 1, 2026 | payer document |
| Blue Shield of California | | Bone Mineral Density Studies (6.01.01) | listed, no stance | payer document | |
| Capital Blue Cross | Experimental and Investigational Procedures (MP 4.002) Procedure codes: Radiology | listed, no stance | Sep 1, 2026 | payer document |
| Regence | Screening for Vertebral Fracture or Fracture Risk with Dual X-ray Absorptiometry (DXA) (Radiology 48) | listed, no stance | May 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.