88166 CPT® code: payer coverage and prior authorization88166 appears in 9 coverage policies from Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi, Blue Cross NC, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, Premera Blue Cross.
| Payer | Policy | Role in policy | Reviewed | Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna | Cervical Cancer Screening and Diagnosis (0443) | covered if criteria are met | Jul 22, 2026 | payer document |
| Aetna | Diagnosis of Vaginitis (0643) uBiome SmartJane screen | not covered (range 88164-88167) | Sep 25, 2026 | payer document |
| Aetna | Endometrial Cancer Screening, Diagnosis, and Prognosis (0769) | listed, no stance (range 88141-88175) | Oct 3, 2025 | payer document |
| Aetna | Kidney Transplantation (0493) | listed, no stance (range 88141-88175) | Jul 30, 2026 | payer document |
| Anthem | Cervical Cancer Screening Using Cytology and Human Papillomavirus Detection (CG-MED-53) | covered if criteria are met | Feb 19, 2026 | payer document |
| Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi | Cervical Cancer Screening Technologies With Pap And Hpv (L.2.04.421) | covered if criteria are met | payer document | |
| Blue Cross NC | Professional Pathology Billing Requirements AHS – R2169 | listed, no stance (range 88104-88199) | Mar 1, 2024 | payer document |
| BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina | Cervical Cancer Screening Technologies With Pap and HPV (CAM 314) | listed, no stance | Oct 1, 2025 | payer document |
| Premera Blue Cross | Preventive Care Cervical cancer screening (PAP smear) Includes patient navigation and consult | covered if criteria are met | Sep 21, 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.