83009 CPT® code: payer coverage and prior authorization83009 appears in 6 coverage policies from Aetna, Blue Cross NC, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, Cigna.
| Payer | Policy | Role in policy | Reviewed | Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna | Helicobacter Pylori Infection Testing (0177) | not covered | Mar 20, 2026 | payer document |
| Aetna | Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and Gastrointestinal Biopsy (0738) | listed, no stance | Oct 29, 2025 | payer document |
| Blue Cross NC | Helicobacter Pylori Testing AHS – G2044 | listed, no stance | Apr 1, 2026 | payer document |
| Blue Cross NC | Professional Pathology Billing Requirements AHS – R2169 | listed, no stance (range 83001-83993) | Mar 1, 2024 | payer document |
| BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina | Testing for Diagnosis of Helicobacter Pylori (CAM 271) | listed, no stance | Apr 1, 2026 | payer document |
| Cigna | Laboratory Testing Services (0604) | not covered | May 15, 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.