87338 CPT® code: payer coverage and prior authorization87338 appears in 7 coverage policies from Aetna, Blue Cross NC, Cigna.
| Payer | Policy | Role in policy | Reviewed | Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna | Helicobacter Pylori Infection Testing (0177) | covered if criteria are met | Mar 20, 2026 | payer document |
| Aetna | Nonstandard Laboratory Test Panels (0499) | listed, no stance | Aug 3, 2026 | payer document |
| Aetna | Smell and Taste Disorders: Diagnosis (0390) Genotyping of the TAS2R38 gene, cerebrospinal fluid SARS-CoV-2 antibody testing | not covered | May 26, 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 87003-87999) | Mar 1, 2024 | 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.