77772 CPT® code: payer coverage and prior authorization34 of 39 payer prior-auth lists that name 77772 require prior authorization or set conditions: Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (AZ Blue), Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, CarePlus Health Plans, Cigna, HealthSpring, Humana, Molina Healthcare of California, Molina Healthcare of Florida, Molina Healthcare of Idaho, Molina Healthcare of Illinois, Molina Healthcare of Michigan, Molina Healthcare of Texas, Molina Healthcare of Utah, Molina Healthcare of Washington.
| Payer | Plan | State | Prior auth | Conditions | Since | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (AZ Blue) | AZ Blue-administered Medicare Advantage (M2K) | AZ | prior auth required | Sep 1, 2026 | AZ Blue Medicare Advantage Prior Authorization Requirements Code List (Effective 09/01/2026) | |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (AZ Blue) | Standard PA code list (most commercial plans) | AZ | prior auth under conditions | eviCore-delegated groups only | Sep 1, 2026 | AZ Blue Standard Prior Authorization Requirements Code List (09/01/2026) |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (AZ Blue) | State of Arizona employee group (SYD, S3Z) | AZ | prior auth required | Sep 1, 2026 | State of Arizona Group Prior Authorization Requirements Code List (09/01/2026) | |
| Aetna | Commercial | All | prior auth under conditions | HMO-based or fully insured Commercial plans only; Not required for Student Health or Allina Health | Aetna plans; Not required inpatient, in the ER or in observation | Oct 1, 2026 | Participating provider precertification list for Aetna® |
| Aetna | Medicare Advantage | All | prior auth required | Not required for Student Health or Allina Health | Aetna plans; Not required inpatient, in the ER or in observation; Florida Medicare members go to Evolent, not eviCore | Oct 1, 2026 | Participating provider precertification list for Aetna® |
| Cigna | ACA/IFP | All | prior auth required | May be delegated to eviCore for some clients | Jan 1, 2016 | Master Precertification List (For Health Care Providers) |
| Cigna | Basic Standard | All | prior auth required | May be delegated to eviCore for some clients | Jan 1, 2016 | Master Precertification List (For Health Care Providers) |
| Cigna | Complete/PHS+/Preferred | All | prior auth required | May be delegated to eviCore for some clients | Jan 1, 2016 | Master Precertification List (For Health Care Providers) |
| Cigna | Radiation Oncology | All | prior auth required | Mar 7, 2026 | Cigna Commercial Radiation Oncology Code List | |
| Cigna | Radiation Oncology | All | prior auth required | Mar 7, 2026 | Cigna Commercial Comprehensive CPT Code Reference for Prior Authorization Across All Programs | |
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois | Blue Cross Community Health Plans (BCCHP), Illinois Medicaid | IL | prior auth required | Carelon-managed | Aug 1, 2025 | Illinois Medicaid Prior Authorization Code List, Effective 10/1/2026 |
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas | Texas PA exemption (gold card), outpatient, fully insured | TX | prior auth required | Gold-card exemption available | Jul 1, 2026 | BCBSTX Outpatient Prior Authorization Exemption Clinical Guidelines (max units, PA exempt date range) |
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas | Texas PA exemption (gold card), outpatient, fully insured | TX | prior auth required | Gold-card exemption available | Jul 1, 2026 | BCBSTX Outpatient Prior Authorization Exemption Clinical Guidelines (max units, PA exempt date range) |
| HealthSpring | Medicare Advantage | All | prior auth required | Jan 1, 2025 | 2026 Q4 Prior Authorization List | |
| CarePlus Health Plans | CarePlus Health Plans | FL | prior auth required | Jan 1, 2027 | Medicare Advantage and Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans Prior Authorization and Notification List | |
| Humana | Humana D-SNP (FL) | FL | prior auth required | Jan 1, 2027 | 1 *New prior authorization requirement 787403FL0725 FLHMQSREN Humana Dual Fully Integrated Florida Prior Authorization and Notification List | |
| Humana | Humana D-SNP (IL) | IL | prior auth required | Jan 1, 2027 | Humana Dual Fully Integrated Illinois Prior Authorization and Notification List | |
| Humana | Humana D-SNP (MI) | MI | prior auth required | Jan 1, 2027 | 1 Humana Dual Highly Integrated Michigan Prior Authorization and Notification List | |
| Humana | Humana D-SNP (SC) | SC | prior auth required | Jan 1, 2027 | Humana Dual Highly Integrated South Carolina Prior Authorization and Notification List | |
| Humana | Humana D-SNP (VA) | VA | prior auth required | Jan 1, 2027 | Virginia Prior Authorization and Notification List | |
| Humana | Humana Healthy Horizons | IL | prior auth required | Jan 1, 2027 | Humana Healthy Horizons in Illinois Prior Authorization and Notification List To view -specific medical coverage policies, please visit Humana Healthy Horizons in Illinois Clinical coverage policies . | |
| Humana | Humana Healthy Horizons | KY | prior auth required | Jan 1, 2027 | please visit Humana Healthy Horizons in Kentucky Clinical coverage policies. | |
| Humana | Humana Healthy Horizons | VA | prior auth required | Jan 1, 2027 | Humana Healthy Horizons in Virginia Prior Authorization and Notification List (PAL) | |
| Humana | Humana MA and D-SNP | All | prior auth required | Jan 1, 2027 | Medicare Advantage and Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans Prior Authorization and Notification List | |
| Molina Healthcare of California | Medicare Advantage | CA | prior auth required | Jul 1, 2021 | Medicare Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (California), effective Q3 2021 | |
| Molina Healthcare of California | Medicaid | CA | prior auth required | Apr 1, 2026 | Medicaid Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (California), effective Q2 2026 | |
| Molina Healthcare of Florida | Medicare Advantage | FL | prior auth required | vendor review only eviCore in IL/MI/OH/NY/WI | Apr 1, 2021 | Medicare Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (Florida), effective Q2 2021 |
| Molina Healthcare of Idaho | Medicare Advantage | ID | prior auth required | vendor review only eviCore in IL/MI/OH/NY/WI | Apr 1, 2021 | Medicare Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (Idaho), effective Q2 2021 |
| Molina Healthcare of Illinois | Medicaid | IL | prior auth required | Apr 1, 2023 | Molina Healthcare of Illinois Codification Grid Q3 2026 | |
| Molina Healthcare of Michigan | Exchange | MI | prior auth required | Contact eviCore for PA | Jul 1, 2021 | Molina Healthcare of Michigan PA Matrix, effective 7/1/2021 |
| Molina Healthcare of Michigan | Medicaid | MI | prior auth under conditions | adults via Evolent; no PA for pediatrics | Jul 1, 2026 | Molina Healthcare of Michigan PA Matrix 2026-Q3 |
| Molina Healthcare of Texas | Exchange | TX | prior auth required | Jul 1, 2021 | Marketplace Prior Authorization (PA) Code Matrix (Texas), effective July 1, 2026 | |
| Molina Healthcare of Utah | Medicare Advantage | UT | prior auth required | vendor review only eviCore in IL/MI/OH/NY/WI | Apr 1, 2021 | Medicare Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (Utah), effective Q2 2021 |
| Molina Healthcare of Washington | Medicare Advantage | WA | prior auth required | vendor review only eviCore in IL/MI/OH/NY/WI | Apr 1, 2021 | Medicare Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (Washington), effective Q2 2021 |
77772 appears in 17 coverage policies from Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi, Centene.
| Payer | Policy | Role in policy | Reviewed | Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna | Brachytherapy (0371) | covered if criteria are met (range 77770-77772) | May 20, 2026 | payer document |
| Aetna | Cemiplimab-rwlc (Libtayo) (0942) | listed, no stance (range 77261-77799) | Jun 12, 2026 | payer document |
| Aetna | Endoscopic Ultrasonography (0446) | listed, no stance (range 77770-77772) | Jul 22, 2026 | payer document |
| Aetna | Growth Hormone (GH) and Growth Hormone Antagonists (0170) | listed, no stance (range 77261-77799) | Jun 26, 2026 | payer document |
| Aetna | Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation for Selected Childhood Solid Tumors (0496) | listed, no stance (range 77261-77799) | Aug 6, 2026 | payer document |
| Aetna | Infertility (0327) | listed, no stance (range 77261-77790) | Jul 16, 2026 | payer document |
| Aetna | Intraoperative Radiation Therapy (IORT) (0721) | listed, no stance (range 77750-77799) | Oct 20, 2025 | payer document |
| Aetna | Radiation Treatment for Selected Nononcologic Indications (0551) | covered if criteria are met (range 77767-77772) | Jul 30, 2026 | payer document |
| Aetna | Stereolithographic Models and Implants (0613) | listed, no stance | Sep 3, 2026 | payer document |
| Aetna | Transperineal Placement of Biodegradable Material for Prostate Cancer (0926) | listed, no stance (range 77767-77772) | Dec 23, 2025 | payer document |
| Aetna | Transrectal Ultrasound (0001) | listed, no stance (range 77761-77778) | Mar 5, 2026 | payer document |
| Anthem | Intravascular Coronary and Non-Coronary Brachytherapy (CG-THER-RAD-07) | covered if criteria are met | Nov 6, 2025 | payer document |
| Anthem | Intravascular Coronary and Non-Coronary Brachytherapy (CG-THER-RAD-07) | not covered | Nov 6, 2025 | payer document |
| Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi | Accelerated Breast Irradiation And Brachytherapy Boost After Breastconserving Surgery For Earlystage Breast Cancer | covered if criteria are met | payer document | |
| Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi | Endobronchial Brachytherapy (L.8.03.404) | covered if criteria are met | payer document | |
| Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi | Highdose Rate Temporary Prostate Brachytherapy | covered if criteria are met | payer document | |
| Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi | Intracavitary Balloon Catheter Brain Brachytherapy For Malignant Gliomas Or Metastasis To The Brain (L.8.01.418) | unproven / investigational | payer document | |
| Centene | Radiation Therapy for Skin Cancer (CP.MP.251) | covered if criteria are met | Aug 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.