82166 CPT® code: payer coverage and prior authorization82166 appears in 5 coverage policies from Aetna, Blue Cross NC, Centene, Cigna.
| Payer | Policy | Role in policy | Reviewed | Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna | Infertility (0327) | covered if criteria are met | Jul 16, 2026 | payer document |
| Blue Cross NC | Professional Pathology Billing Requirements AHS – R2169 | listed, no stance (range 82009-82958) | Mar 1, 2024 | payer document |
| Centene | covered if criteria are met | Jan 1, 2026 | payer document | |
| Cigna | Infertility Services (0089) | covered if criteria are met | Jun 15, 2025 | payer document |
| Cigna | Laboratory Testing Services (0604) | not covered | May 15, 2026 | payer document |
Prior authorization required or conditional in IN, VA.
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.