87482 CPT® code: payer coverage and prior authorization

Payer policies and prior authorization for 87482

Payer coverage policies that name 87482

87482 appears in 12 coverage policies from Aetna, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Blue Cross NC, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, Cigna, Premera Blue Cross, Regence.

PayerPolicyRole in policyReviewedDocument
AetnaMyalgic Encephalomyelitis - Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CSF) (0369)not coveredMay 20, 2026payer document
AetnaPolymerase Chain Reaction Testing: Selected Indications (0650)not coveredSep 10, 2026payer document
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of MississippiGastrointestinal Gi Functionhealth Panel (L.2.04.407)unproven / investigationalpayer document
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of MississippiIdentification Of Microorganisms Using Nucleic Acid Probesunproven / investigationalpayer document
Blue Cross Blue Shield of MassachusettsIdentification of Microorganisms (555)unproven / investigationalpayer document
Blue Cross NCDiagnosis of Vaginitis AHS - M2057listed, no stanceApr 1, 2026payer document
Blue Cross NCOnychomycosis Testing AHS - M2172listed, no stanceApr 1, 2026payer document
Blue Cross NCProfessional Pathology Billing Requirements AHS – R2169listed, no stance (range 87003-87999)Mar 1, 2024payer document
BlueCross BlueShield of South CarolinaOnychomycosis Testing (CAM 243)listed, no stanceApr 1, 2026payer document
CignaNucleic Acid Pathogen Testing (0530)not coveredAug 15, 2026payer document
Premera Blue CrossOnychomycosis Testinglisted, no stanceOct 14, 2025payer document
RegenceIdentification of Microorganisms Using Nucleic Acid Probes (Genetic Testing 85)listed, no stanceDec 1, 2025payer document

Medicaid fee-for-service

  • AZ: $55.74 (lab), effective Oct 1, 2026
  • CO: $55.74 (lab_cdl), effective Oct 1, 2025
  • FL: $30.10 (lab_independent, non-facility), effective Jan 1, 2026
  • IL: $54.50 (practitioner), effective Jul 1, 2026
  • IN: $47.38 (professional, Advanced Practice Nurse (85%), non-facility), effective Jan 1, 2018
  • KS: $35.54 (default, Exempt Physician), effective Jul 1, 2023
  • KY: $55.74 (lab), effective Jan 1, 2026
  • LA: $47.38 (lab_radiology), effective Jul 1, 2025
  • MS: $50.17 (comprehensive), effective Jul 1, 2026
  • ND: $55.74 (physician), effective Aug 1, 2026
  • NE: $55.74 (lab), effective Jul 1, 2026
  • OH: $41.81 (lab), effective Apr 1, 2019
  • VA: $38.41 (medical), effective Jul 1, 2014
  • VT: $54.35 (outpatient_hospital_opps), effective Feb 1, 2026
  • WA: $44.59 (physician, facility), effective Jul 1, 2026
  • WY: $0.00 (outpatient_hospital_apc, Children's Hospitals), effective Apr 1, 2026

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.