82553 CPT® code: payer coverage and prior authorization82553 appears in 6 coverage policies from Blue Cross NC, Centene, Cigna, Health Care Service Corporation (BCBS IL, TX, OK, NM, MT), Premera Blue Cross.
| Payer | Policy | Role in policy | Reviewed | Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Cross NC | Biomarkers for Myocardial Infarction and Chronic Heart Failure AHS - G2150 | listed, no stance | Jul 1, 2025 | payer document |
| Blue Cross NC | Professional Pathology Billing Requirements AHS – R2169 | listed, no stance (range 82009-82958) | Mar 1, 2024 | payer document |
| Centene | Cardiac Biomarker Testing (CP.MP.156) | not covered | Sep 1, 2024 | payer document |
| Cigna | Laboratory Testing Services (0604) | not covered | May 15, 2026 | payer document |
| Health Care Service Corporation (BCBS IL, TX, OK, NM, MT) | Sexual Dysfunctions, Assessment and Treatment (MED201.030) CPT Codes 37788, 37790, 54110, 54111, 54112, 54200, 54205, 54230, 54231, | listed, no stance | Jan 1, 2026 | payer document |
| Premera Blue Cross | Biomarkers for Myocardial Infarction and Chronic Heart Failure | listed, no stance | Oct 14, 2025 | 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.