87637 CPT® code: payer coverage and prior authorization87637 appears in 11 coverage policies from Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island, Blue Cross NC, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, Cigna, Premera Blue Cross, Regence.
| Payer | Policy | Role in policy | Reviewed | Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna | Influenza Rapid Diagnostic Tests (0476) | covered if criteria are met | Jul 24, 2026 | payer document |
| Aetna | Polymerase Chain Reaction Testing: Selected Indications (0650) | covered if criteria are met | Sep 10, 2026 | payer document |
| Anthem | Respiratory Virus Testing for SARS-CoV-2, Influenza and RSV in the Outpatient Setting (CG-LAB-39) Multiplex molecular tests | covered if criteria are met | Aug 13, 2026 | payer document |
| Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi | Coronavirus Disease 2019 Covid19 Reverse Transcriptionpolymerase Chain Reaction Rtpcr Testing (L.5.01.545) | covered if criteria are met | payer document | |
| Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island | Medicare Advantage Plans Laboratory Network Hospital Outpatient Allowable Test Listing COVID-19 | listed, no stance | Nov 5, 2025 | 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 |
| BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina | Pathogen Panel Testing (CAM 181) | listed, no stance | Jul 1, 2026 | 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 |
| Regence | COVID-19 Testing (Laboratory 74) | listed, no stance | Jun 1, 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.