87632 CPT® code: payer coverage and prior authorization87632 appears in 21 coverage policies from Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi, Blue Cross NC, Blue Shield of California, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, Centene, Cigna, Premera Blue Cross, UnitedHealthcare.
| Payer | Policy | Role in policy | Reviewed | Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna | Helicobacter Pylori Infection Testing (0177) | not covered | Mar 20, 2026 | payer document |
| Aetna | Polymerase Chain Reaction Testing: Selected Indications (0650) | covered if criteria are met | Sep 10, 2026 | payer document |
| Anthem | Respiratory Viral Panel Testing in the Outpatient Setting (CG-LAB-14) | not covered | Nov 6, 2025 | payer document |
| Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi | Pathogen Panel Testing (L.2.04.456) | not covered | payer document | |
| Blue Cross NC | Pathogen Panel Testing AHS – G2149 | listed, no stance | Oct 1, 2025 | payer document |
| Blue Cross NC | Professional Pathology Billing Requirements AHS – R2169 | listed, no stance (range 87003-87999) | Mar 1, 2024 | payer document |
| Blue Shield of California | Identification of Microorganisms Using Nucleic Acid Probes (2.04.10) | listed, no stance | payer document | |
| BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina | Pathogen Panel Testing (CAM 181) | listed, no stance | Jul 1, 2026 | payer document |
| Centene | Polymerase Chain Reaction Respiratory Viral Panel Testing Reference Number: CP.MP.181 (CP.MP.181) Codes® | covered if criteria are met | Mar 1, 2024 | payer document |
| Cigna | Nucleic Acid Pathogen Testing (0530) | covered if criteria are met | Aug 15, 2026 | payer document |
| Premera Blue Cross | Pathogen Panel Testing | listed, no stance | Jun 17, 2026 | payer document |
| UnitedHealthcare | Respiratory Pathogen Nucleic Acid Detection Testing (2026T0661E) | listed, no stance | Apr 1, 2026 | payer document |
| UnitedHealthcare | Respiratory Pathogen Nucleic Acid Detection Testing (CS379.B) | listed, no stance | May 1, 2026 | payer document |
| UnitedHealthcare | Respiratory Pathogen Nucleic Acid Detection Testing (for Idaho Only) (CS379ID.B) | listed, no stance | Jul 1, 2026 | payer document |
| UnitedHealthcare | Respiratory Pathogen Nucleic Acid Detection Testing (for Kansas Only) (CS379KS.02) | listed, no stance | May 1, 2026 | payer document |
| UnitedHealthcare | Respiratory Pathogen Nucleic Acid Detection Testing (for Kentucky Only) (CS379KY.02) | listed, no stance | May 1, 2026 | payer document |
| UnitedHealthcare | Respiratory Pathogen Nucleic Acid Detection Testing (for Nebraska Only) (CS379NE.B) | listed, no stance | May 1, 2026 | payer document |
| UnitedHealthcare | Respiratory Pathogen Nucleic Acid Detection Testing (for New Jersey Only) (CS379NJ.B) | listed, no stance | Jun 1, 2026 | payer document |
| UnitedHealthcare | Respiratory Pathogen Nucleic Acid Detection Testing (for New Mexico Only) (CS379NM.B) | listed, no stance | May 1, 2026 | payer document |
| UnitedHealthcare | Respiratory Pathogen Nucleic Acid Detection Testing (for Pennsylvania Only) (CS379PA.B) | listed, no stance | May 1, 2026 | payer document |
| UnitedHealthcare | Respiratory Pathogen Nucleic Acid Detection Testing (for Tennessee Only) (CS379TN.B) | listed, no stance | May 1, 2026 | payer document |
Prior authorization required or conditional in LA, MS.
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.