83497 CPT® code: payer coverage and prior authorization83497 appears in 10 coverage policies from Aetna, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi, Blue Cross NC, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, Cigna, Premera Blue Cross.
| Payer | Policy | Role in policy | Reviewed | Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna | Gout (0810) | not covered | Mar 27, 2026 | payer document |
| Aetna | Lyme Disease and other Tick-Borne Diseases (0215) Alpha lipoic acid or “Healing” Detox Drips, testing for other tick-borne diseases from other organisms, antibiotic augmented thermo-eradication (AAT) therapy | not covered | Jul 21, 2026 | payer document |
| Aetna | Nonstandard Laboratory Test Panels (0499) | listed, no stance | Aug 3, 2026 | payer document |
| Aetna | Tumor Markers (0352) | covered if criteria are met | Aug 25, 2026 | payer document |
| Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi | Organic Acid Testing (L.2.04.413) | not covered | payer document | |
| Blue Cross NC | Diagnosis of Idiopathic Environmental Intolerance AHS - G2056 | listed, no stance | Jan 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 | Diagnosis and Management of Idiopathic Environmental Intolerance (i.e., Clinical Ecology) (CAM 267) Code Number | listed, no stance | Jan 1, 2026 | payer document |
| Cigna | Laboratory Testing Services (0604) | not covered | May 15, 2026 | payer document |
| Premera Blue Cross | Diagnosis of Idiopathic Environmental Intolerance | listed, no stance | Feb 6, 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.