82274 CPT® code: payer coverage and prior authorization82274 appears in 7 coverage policies from Aetna, Blue Cross NC, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, Premera Blue Cross, UnitedHealthcare.
| Payer | Policy | Role in policy | Reviewed | Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna | Colonoscopy, Colorectal Cancer Screening, and Related Procedures (0516) | covered if criteria are met | Aug 20, 2026 | payer document |
| Aetna | Nonstandard Laboratory Test Panels (0499) | listed, no stance | Aug 3, 2026 | payer document |
| Blue Cross NC | Colorectal Cancer Screening AHS - G2181 | listed, no stance | Apr 1, 2026 | payer document |
| Blue Cross NC | Professional Pathology Billing Requirements AHS – R2169 | listed, no stance (range 82009-82958) | Mar 1, 2024 | payer document |
| BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina | Colorectal Cancer Screening (CAM 384) | listed, no stance | Apr 1, 2026 | payer document |
| Premera Blue Cross | Preventive Care Cologuard Plus) | listed, no stance | Sep 21, 2026 | payer document |
| UnitedHealthcare | Preventive Care Services (MP.016.59) Codes (see Preventive Benefit | benefits to apply. | listed, no stance | Jul 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.