83550 CPT® code: payer coverage and prior authorization83550 appears in 11 coverage policies from Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross NC, Centene, Cigna, Regence.
| Payer | Policy | Role in policy | Reviewed | Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna | Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (0426) EEG theta/beta power ratio, Gut microbiota profile, polygenic risk score, evaluation of kynurenine pathway | not covered | Jul 7, 2026 | payer document |
| Aetna | Autism Spectrum Disorders (0648) | not covered | Oct 2, 2025 | payer document |
| Aetna | Erectile Dysfunction and Peyronie's Disease (0007) | not covered | Jul 29, 2026 | payer document |
| Aetna | Nonstandard Laboratory Test Panels (0499) | listed, no stance | Aug 3, 2026 | payer document |
| Anthem | Serum Iron Testing (CG-LAB-21) | covered if criteria are met | Feb 19, 2026 | payer document |
| Blue Cross NC | Diagnostic Testing of Iron Homeostasis and Metabolism AHS - G2011 | 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 |
| Centene | Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Assessment and Treatment (CP.MP.124) | not covered | Feb 1, 2022 | payer document |
| Centene | Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Assessment and Treatment (CP.BH.124) | not covered | Mar 1, 2024 | payer document |
| Cigna | Laboratory Testing Services (0604) | not covered | May 15, 2026 | payer document |
| Regence | Screening Laboratory Testing (Laboratory 80) | listed, no stance | Dec 1, 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.