80280 CPT® code: payer coverage and prior authorization

Payer policies and prior authorization for 80280

18 of 18 payer prior-auth lists that name 80280 require prior authorization or set conditions: Molina Complete Care (Virginia), Molina Healthcare of Arizona, Molina Healthcare of California, Molina Healthcare of Florida, Molina Healthcare of Idaho, Molina Healthcare of New Mexico, Molina Healthcare of Ohio, Molina Healthcare of South Carolina, Molina Healthcare of Texas, Molina Healthcare of Utah, Molina Healthcare of Washington, Molina Healthcare of Wisconsin, Molina Healthcare, Inc. (national grid).

PayerPlanStatePrior authConditionsSinceSource
Molina Complete Care (Virginia)Medicare-only PA matrix for D-SNPVAprior auth requiredJan 1, 2022Medicare Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (Virginia), effective Q1 2022
Molina Healthcare of ArizonaMedicare-only PA matrix for D-SNPAZprior auth requiredJan 1, 2022Medicare Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (Arizona), effective Q1 2022
Molina Healthcare of CaliforniaMedicare AdvantageCAprior auth requiredJul 1, 2021Medicare Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (California), effective Q3 2021
Molina Healthcare of FloridaMedicare AdvantageFLprior auth requiredApr 1, 2021Medicare Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (Florida), effective Q2 2021
Molina Healthcare of IdahoMedicare AdvantageIDprior auth requiredApr 1, 2021Medicare Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (Idaho), effective Q2 2021
Molina Healthcare of New MexicoMedicare AdvantageNMprior auth requiredJan 1, 2021Medicare Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (New Mexico), effective Q1 2021
Molina Healthcare of OhioMedicaid and MyCare Ohio (MMP) MedicaidOHprior auth requiredOct 1, 2023Molina Healthcare of Ohio Prior Authorization (PA) Code List, effective 2023-10-01
Molina Healthcare of OhioMedicare and MyCare Ohio (MMP) MedicareOHprior auth requiredOct 1, 2023Molina Healthcare of Ohio Prior Authorization (PA) Code List, effective 2023-10-01
Molina Healthcare of OhioExchangeOHprior auth requiredOct 1, 2023Molina Healthcare of Ohio Prior Authorization (PA) Code List, effective 2023-10-01
Molina Healthcare of South CarolinaMedicare AdvantageSCprior auth requiredApr 1, 2021Medicare Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (South Carolina), effective Q2 2021
Molina Healthcare of TexasSTARTXprior auth requiredFeb 19, 2025Molina Healthcare of Texas Prior Authorization Annual Review Report (STAR), reviewed 2025-02-19
Molina Healthcare of TexasSTAR+PLUSTXprior auth requiredFeb 19, 2025Molina Healthcare of Texas Prior Authorization Annual Review Report (STAR+PLUS), reviewed 2025-02-19
Molina Healthcare of TexasSTAR, STAR+PLUS, STAR Kids, CHIP (Medicaid PA code matrix)TXprior auth requiredApr 1, 2020Medicaid Behavioral Health and Medical Prior Authorization (PA) Code Matrix (Texas), 2026-Q3
Molina Healthcare of TexasExchangeTXprior auth requiredApr 1, 2020Marketplace Prior Authorization (PA) Code Matrix (Texas), effective July 1, 2026
Molina Healthcare of UtahMedicare AdvantageUTprior auth requiredApr 1, 2021Medicare Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (Utah), effective Q2 2021
Molina Healthcare of WashingtonMedicare AdvantageWAprior auth requiredApr 1, 2021Medicare Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (Washington), effective Q2 2021
Molina Healthcare of WisconsinMedicare AdvantageWIprior auth requiredOct 1, 2021Medicare Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (Wisconsin), effective Q4 2021
Molina Healthcare, Inc. (national grid)Molina national (MHI) Medicare gridAllprior auth requiredOct 1, 2021Medicare Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (national), effective Q4 2021

Payer coverage policies that name 80280

80280 appears in 10 coverage policies from Aetna, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi, Blue Cross NC, Blue Shield of California, Cigna, Premera Blue Cross, Regence, UnitedHealthcare.

PayerPolicyRole in policyReviewedDocument
AetnaVedolizumab (Entyvio) (0885)not coveredJun 30, 2026payer document
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of MississippiMeasurement Of Serum Antibodies To Selected Biologic Agentsunproven / investigationalpayer document
Blue Cross NCImmunopharmacologic Monitoring of Therapeutic Serum Antibodies AHS - G2105listed, no stanceOct 1, 2025payer document
Blue Cross NCProfessional Pathology Billing Requirements AHS – R2169listed, no stance (range 80047-80439)Mar 1, 2024payer document
Blue Shield of CaliforniaMeasurement of Serum Antibodies to Selected Biologic Agents (2.04.84)listed, no stancepayer document
CignaLaboratory Testing Services (0604)not coveredMay 15, 2026payer document
Premera Blue CrossImmunopharmacologic Monitoring of Therapeutic Serum Antibodieslisted, no stanceOct 14, 2025payer document
RegenceMeasurement of Serum Antibodies to Selected Biologic Agents (Laboratory 65)listed, no stanceApr 1, 2026payer document
UnitedHealthcareOmnibus Codes (MMP107.09)
performed (Effective 01/01/2025) | UnitedHealthcare
listed, no stanceJun 1, 2026payer document
UnitedHealthcareOmnibus Codes (for Ohio Only) (CS087OH.G)listed, no stanceSep 1, 2026payer document

Recent prior-auth changes

  • Oct 1, 2026: PA removed, Oxford Health Plans

Medicaid fee-for-service

  • AZ: $38.57 (lab), effective Oct 1, 2026
  • CO: $32.13 (lab_cdl), effective Jul 1, 2026
  • FL: $28.12 (lab_independent, non-facility), effective Jan 1, 2026
  • IL: $27.00 (practitioner), effective Apr 1, 2024
  • IN: $32.78 (professional, Advanced Practice Nurse (85%), non-facility), effective Jan 1, 2020
  • KS: $24.59 (default, Exempt Physician), effective Jul 1, 2023
  • KY: $38.57 (lab), effective Jan 1, 2026
  • LA: $32.78 (lab_radiology), effective Jul 1, 2025
  • MS: $34.71 (comprehensive), effective Jul 1, 2026
  • ND: $38.57 (physician), effective Aug 1, 2026
  • NE: $38.57 (lab), effective Jul 1, 2026
  • NY: $10.61 (lab), effective Aug 1, 2026
  • OH: $28.93 (lab), effective Jan 1, 2021
  • OK: $34.31 (physician, non-facility), effective Jul 1, 2026
  • VA: $33.94 (medical), effective Jan 1, 2020
  • VT: $37.61 (outpatient_hospital_opps), effective Feb 1, 2026
  • WA: $30.86 (kidneycenters), effective Jul 1, 2026
  • WY: $0.00 (outpatient_hospital_apc, Children's Hospitals), effective Apr 1, 2026

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.