81297 CPT® code: payer coverage and prior authorization

Payer policies and prior authorization for 81297

51 of 53 payer prior-auth lists that name 81297 require prior authorization or set conditions: 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 Complete Care (Virginia), Molina Healthcare of Arizona, Molina Healthcare of California, Molina Healthcare of Florida, Molina Healthcare of Idaho, Molina Healthcare of Iowa, Molina Healthcare of Michigan, Molina Healthcare of Nevada, Molina Healthcare of New Mexico, Molina Healthcare of Ohio, Molina Healthcare of South Carolina, Molina Healthcare of Texas, Molina Healthcare of Utah, and others.

PayerPlanStatePrior authConditionsSinceSource
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (AZ Blue)AZ Blue-administered Medicare Advantage (M2K)AZprior auth requiredSep 1, 2026AZ Blue Medicare Advantage Prior Authorization Requirements Code List (Effective 09/01/2026)
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (AZ Blue)Federal Employee Program (FEP)AZprior auth under conditionsOnly for testing unaffected individuals or carrier screeningSep 1, 2026Federal Employee Program (FEP) Prior Authorization Requirements Code List (Updated 09/01/2026)
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (AZ Blue)Standard PA code list (most commercial plans)AZprior auth under conditionseviCore-delegated groups onlySep 1, 2026AZ 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)AZprior auth requiredSep 1, 2026State of Arizona Group Prior Authorization Requirements Code List (09/01/2026)
CignaACA/IFPAllprior auth requiredMay be delegated to eviCore for some clientsFeb 18, 2013Master Precertification List (For Health Care Providers)
CignaComplete/PHS+/PreferredAllprior auth requiredMay be delegated to eviCore for some clientsFeb 18, 2013Master Precertification List (For Health Care Providers)
CignaLaboratory ManagementAllprior auth requiredMar 7, 2026Cigna Commercial Comprehensive CPT Code Reference for Prior Authorization Across All Programs
CignaLaboratory ManagementAllprior auth requiredOct 1, 2026Cigna Lab Codes (title from file name)
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of IllinoisBlue Cross Community Health Plans (BCCHP), Illinois MedicaidILprior auth requiredCarelon-managedAug 1, 2025Illinois Medicaid Prior Authorization Code List, Effective 10/1/2026
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of IllinoisBlue Cross Community MMAI (Medicare-Medicaid Alignment Initiative)ILprior auth requiredeviCore-managedJan 1, 2025Procedure Code List, Effective 1/1/2025
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of TexasTexas PA exemption (gold card), outpatient, fully insuredTXprior auth requiredGold-card exemption availableJul 1, 2026BCBSTX Outpatient Prior Authorization Exemption Clinical Guidelines (max units, PA exempt date range)
HealthSpringMedicare AdvantageAllprior auth requiredJan 1, 20252026 Q4 Prior Authorization List
CarePlus Health PlansCarePlus Health PlansFLprior auth requiredJan 1, 2027Medicare Advantage and Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans Prior Authorization and Notification List
HumanaHumana D-SNP (FL)FLprior auth requiredJan 1, 20271 *New prior authorization requirement 787403FL0725 FLHMQSREN Humana Dual Fully Integrated Florida Prior Authorization and Notification List
HumanaHumana D-SNP (IL)ILprior auth requiredJan 1, 2027Humana Dual Fully Integrated Illinois Prior Authorization and Notification List
HumanaHumana D-SNP (IN)INprior auth requiredJan 1, 2027*New prior authorization requirement 814403IN0825 H4939_INHN6Z6EN_C Humana PathWays Dual Care (HMO-POS D-SNP) Indiana Prior Authorization and Notification List
HumanaHumana D-SNP (MI)MIprior auth requiredJan 1, 20271 Humana Dual Highly Integrated Michigan Prior Authorization and Notification List
HumanaHumana D-SNP (SC)SCprior auth requiredJan 1, 2027Humana Dual Highly Integrated South Carolina Prior Authorization and Notification List
HumanaHumana D-SNP (VA)VAprior auth requiredJan 1, 2027Virginia Prior Authorization and Notification List
HumanaHumana Healthy HorizonsFLprior auth requiredJan 1, 20271102002FL1026 FLHN8CBEN Humana Healthy Horizons in Florida Preauthorization and Notification List
HumanaHumana Healthy HorizonsILprior auth requiredJan 1, 2027Humana 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 .
HumanaHumana Healthy HorizonsINprior auth requiredJan 1, 20271 Humana Healthy Horizons® in Indiana Preauthorization and Notification List (PAL) for Indiana PathWays for Aging Please note the term prior authorization when used in this communication, is defined a
HumanaHumana Healthy HorizonsKYprior auth requiredJan 1, 2027please visit Humana Healthy Horizons in Kentucky Clinical coverage policies.
HumanaHumana Healthy HorizonsLAprior auth requiredJan 1, 2027Humana Healthy Horizons in Louisiana Prior Authorization and Notification List To Except where noted via links on the following pages, prior authorization requests for medical services may be initiate
HumanaHumana Healthy HorizonsOHprior auth requiredJan 1, 2027555201OH0924-B OHHMZG2EN Humana Healthy Horizons® in Ohio Prior Authorization Notification List (PAL) The following preauthorization and notification list
HumanaHumana Healthy HorizonsOKprior auth requiredJan 1, 2027Humana Healthy Horizons® in Oklahoma Prior Authorization Notification List (PAL) The following preauthorization and notification list
HumanaHumana Healthy HorizonsVAprior auth requiredJan 1, 2027Humana Healthy Horizons in Virginia Prior Authorization and Notification List (PAL)
HumanaHumana MA and D-SNPAllprior auth requiredJan 1, 2027Medicare Advantage and Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans Prior Authorization and Notification List
HumanaHumana Puerto Rico MA and Dual Medicare-MedicaidPRprior auth requiredNov 3, 2025Puerto Rico Medicare Advantage and Dual Medicare-Medicaid Plans Preauthorization and Notification List Puerto Rico Medicare Advantage and Dual Medicare-Medicaid Plan Preauthorization and Notification
HumanaOak Street HealthAllprior auth requiredOak Street Health (Humana): Prior Authorization List (PAL) Codes Under Management
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 requiredvendor review only eviCore in IL/MI/OH/NY/WIApr 1, 2021Medicare Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (Florida), effective Q2 2021
Molina Healthcare of IdahoMedicare AdvantageIDprior auth requiredvendor review only eviCore in IL/MI/OH/NY/WIApr 1, 2021Medicare Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (Idaho), effective Q2 2021
Molina Healthcare of IowaMedicaidIAprior auth requiredJul 1, 2023IA Prior Authorization Matrix, effective Q3 2023
Molina Healthcare of MichiganExchangeMIprior auth requiredContact eviCore for PAJul 1, 2021Molina Healthcare of Michigan PA Matrix, effective 7/1/2021
Molina Healthcare of NevadaMedicaidNVprior auth requiredOct 1, 2022Medicaid Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix, effective Q4 2022
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 TexasExchangeTXprior auth requiredSep 1, 2019Marketplace Prior Authorization (PA) Code Matrix (Texas), effective July 1, 2026
Molina Healthcare of UtahMedicare AdvantageUTprior auth requiredvendor review only eviCore in IL/MI/OH/NY/WIApr 1, 2021Medicare Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (Utah), effective Q2 2021
Molina Healthcare of WashingtonMedicare AdvantageWAprior auth requiredvendor review only eviCore in IL/MI/OH/NY/WIApr 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
Rocky Mountain Health PlansRocky Mountain Medicare Advantage D-SNPCOprior auth requiredFeb 1, 2025Rocky Mountain Health Plans Medicare Advantage Dual-Special Needs Plans – prior authorization Effective February 1, 2025
UnitedHealthcare Community PlanIndiana Hoosier Care ConnectINprior auth requiredOct 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for Indiana Hoosier Care Connect Effective October 1, 2026
UnitedHealthcare Community PlanIndiana PathWays for Aging (MLTSS)INprior auth requiredOct 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for Indiana MLTSS Pathways Effective October 1, 2026

Payer coverage policies that name 81297

81297 appears in 14 coverage policies from Aetna, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi, Blue Cross NC, Blue Shield of California, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, Regence.

PayerPolicyRole in policyReviewedDocument
AetnaBreast and Ovarian Cancer Susceptibility Gene Testing, Prophylactic Mastectomy, and Prophylactic Oophorectomy (0227)listed, no stanceApr 14, 2026payer document
AetnaColonoscopy, Colorectal Cancer Screening, and Related Procedures (0516)listed, no stance (range 81295-81297)Aug 20, 2026payer document
AetnaGenetic Testing (0140)
Genetic testing for dominant polycystic kidney disease (PKD1 and PKD2)
covered if criteria are met (range 81295-81297)Aug 18, 2026payer document
AetnaPolymerase Chain Reaction Testing: Selected Indications (0650)covered if criteria are met (range 81295-81297)Sep 10, 2026payer document
AetnaTumor Markers (0352)covered if criteria are met (range 81295-81297)Aug 25, 2026payer document
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of MississippiGenetic Testing (L.2.04.409)covered if criteria are metpayer document
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of MississippiGenetic Testing For Lynch Syndrome And Other Inherited Colon Cancer Syndromescovered if criteria are met (range 81295-81297)payer document
Blue Cross NCGenetic Testing for Neurofibromatosis and Related Disorders AHS – M2134listed, no stanceJul 1, 2025payer document
Blue Cross NCLynch Syndrome AHS - M2004listed, no stanceNov 1, 2025payer document
Blue Shield of CaliforniaGenetic Testing for Lynch Syndrome and Other Inherited Colon Cancer Syndromes (2.04.08)listed, no stancepayer document
BlueCross BlueShield of South CarolinaGenetic Testing for Neurofibromatosis and Related Disorders (CAM 292)listed, no stanceJul 1, 2026payer document
RegenceEvaluating the Utility of Genetic Panels (Genetic Testing 64)listed, no stanceJun 1, 2026payer document
RegenceGenetic Testing for Lynch Syndrome and APC-associated and MUTYH-associated Polyposis Syndromes (Genetic Testing 06)listed, no stanceDec 1, 2025payer document
RegenceGenetic and Molecular Diagnostic Testing (Genetic Testing 20)listed, no stance (range 81290-81300)Apr 1, 2025payer document

Recent prior-auth changes

  • Jan 1, 2027: PA added, Humana
  • Jan 1, 2026: PA removed, Molina Healthcare of Michigan
  • Mar 1, 2025: PA removed, Rocky Mountain Health Plans
  • Mar 1, 2025: PA removed, Rocky Mountain Health Plans
  • Feb 19, 2025: PA removed, Molina Healthcare of Texas
  • Feb 19, 2025: PA removed, Molina Healthcare of Texas
  • Jan 1, 2025: PA removed, Molina Healthcare of Texas
  • Jan 1, 2024: PA removed, Molina Healthcare of Michigan
  • Jun 1, 2022: PA removed, Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan

Medicaid fee-for-service

Prior authorization required or conditional in CO, IN, LA, MS, ND, VA, WA, WV, WY.

  • AZ: $213.30 (lab), effective Oct 1, 2026
  • CO: $181.31 (lab_cdl), effective Apr 1, 2026
  • FL: $115.18 (lab_independent, non-facility), effective Jan 1, 2026
  • IL: $149.31 (practitioner), effective Apr 1, 2024
  • IN: $181.31 (professional, Advanced Practice Nurse (85%), non-facility), effective Jan 1, 2024
  • KS: $96.71 (default, Exempt Physician), effective Apr 1, 2014
  • KY: $213.30 (lab), effective Jan 1, 2026
  • LA: $181.31 (lab_radiology), effective Jul 1, 2025
  • MS: $191.97 (comprehensive), effective Jul 1, 2026
  • ND: $213.30 (physician), effective Aug 1, 2026
  • NE: $213.30 (lab), effective Jul 1, 2026
  • NY: $153.23 (lab), effective Aug 1, 2026
  • OH: $159.98 (lab), effective Apr 1, 2019
  • OK: $189.73 (physician, non-facility), effective Jul 1, 2026
  • VA: $133.50 (medical), effective Jul 1, 2014
  • VT: $207.97 (outpatient_hospital_opps), effective Feb 1, 2026
  • WA: $170.64 (physician, facility), effective Jul 1, 2026
  • WY: $255.95 (professional), effective Apr 1, 2025

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.