84181 CPT® code: payer coverage and prior authorization84181 appears in 5 coverage policies from Aetna, Blue Cross NC, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, Cigna, Health Care Service Corporation (BCBS IL, TX, OK, NM, MT).
| Payer | Policy | Role in policy | Reviewed | Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna | Lyme Disease and other Tick-Borne Diseases (0215) | covered if criteria are met | Jul 21, 2026 | payer document |
| Blue Cross NC | Professional Pathology Billing Requirements AHS – R2169 | listed, no stance (range 84030-84999) | Mar 1, 2024 | payer document |
| BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina | Laboratory/Pathology Services (CAM 472) | listed, no stance | Jan 1, 2026 | payer document |
| Cigna | Laboratory Testing Services (0604) | not covered | May 15, 2026 | payer document |
| Health Care Service Corporation (BCBS IL, TX, OK, NM, MT) | Biomarker Testing in Risk Assessment and Management of Cardiovascular Disease (MED207.008) CPT Codes 81291, 81401, 82172, 82397, 82465, 82610, 82652, 82664, 83090, | listed, no stance | Jul 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.