89240 CPT® code: payer coverage and prior authorization

Payer policies and prior authorization for 89240

22 of 23 payer prior-auth lists that name 89240 require prior authorization or set conditions: Humana, Molina Complete Care (Virginia), Molina Healthcare of Arizona, Molina Healthcare of California, Molina Healthcare of Florida, Molina Healthcare of Idaho, Molina Healthcare of Iowa, Molina Healthcare of Michigan, Molina Healthcare of Nevada, Molina Healthcare of New Mexico, Molina Healthcare of Ohio, Molina Healthcare of South Carolina, Molina Healthcare of Texas, Molina Healthcare of Utah, Molina Healthcare of Washington, Molina Healthcare of Wisconsin, Molina Healthcare, Inc. (national grid), Rocky Mountain Health Plans, UnitedHealthcare, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan.

PayerPlanStatePrior authConditionsSinceSource
HumanaOak Street HealthAllprior auth requiredOak Street Health (Humana): Prior Authorization List (PAL) Codes Under Management
Molina Complete Care (Virginia)Medicare-only PA matrix for D-SNPVAprior auth requiredJan 1, 2022Medicare Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (Virginia), effective Q1 2022
Molina Healthcare of ArizonaMedicare-only PA matrix for D-SNPAZprior auth requiredJan 1, 2022Medicare Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (Arizona), effective Q1 2022
Molina Healthcare of CaliforniaMedicare AdvantageCAprior auth requiredJul 1, 2021Medicare Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (California), effective Q3 2021
Molina Healthcare of FloridaMedicare AdvantageFLprior auth requiredApr 1, 2021Medicare Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (Florida), effective Q2 2021
Molina Healthcare of IdahoMedicare AdvantageIDprior auth requiredApr 1, 2021Medicare Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (Idaho), effective Q2 2021
Molina Healthcare of IowaMedicaidIAprior auth requiredJul 1, 2023IA Prior Authorization Matrix, effective Q3 2023
Molina Healthcare of MichiganExchangeMIprior auth requiredJul 1, 2021Molina Healthcare of Michigan PA Matrix, effective 7/1/2021
Molina Healthcare of NevadaMedicaidNVprior auth requiredOct 1, 2022Medicaid Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix, effective Q4 2022
Molina Healthcare of New MexicoMedicare AdvantageNMprior auth requiredJan 1, 2021Medicare Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (New Mexico), effective Q1 2021
Molina Healthcare of OhioMedicaid and MyCare Ohio (MMP) MedicaidOHprior auth requiredOct 1, 2023Molina Healthcare of Ohio Prior Authorization (PA) Code List, effective 2023-10-01
Molina Healthcare of OhioMedicare and MyCare Ohio (MMP) MedicareOHprior auth requiredOct 1, 2023Molina Healthcare of Ohio Prior Authorization (PA) Code List, effective 2023-10-01
Molina Healthcare of OhioExchangeOHprior auth requiredOct 1, 2023Molina Healthcare of Ohio Prior Authorization (PA) Code List, effective 2023-10-01
Molina Healthcare of South CarolinaMedicare AdvantageSCprior auth requiredApr 1, 2021Medicare Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (South Carolina), effective Q2 2021
Molina Healthcare of TexasExchangeTXprior auth requiredSep 1, 2019Marketplace Prior Authorization (PA) Code Matrix (Texas), effective July 1, 2026
Molina Healthcare of UtahMedicare AdvantageUTprior auth requiredApr 1, 2021Medicare Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (Utah), effective Q2 2021
Molina Healthcare of WashingtonMedicare AdvantageWAprior auth requiredApr 1, 2021Medicare Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (Washington), effective Q2 2021
Molina Healthcare of WisconsinMedicare AdvantageWIprior auth requiredOct 1, 2021Medicare Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (Wisconsin), effective Q4 2021
Molina Healthcare, Inc. (national grid)Molina national (MHI) Medicare gridAllprior auth requiredOct 1, 2021Medicare Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (national), effective Q4 2021
Rocky Mountain Health PlansRocky Mountain Medicare Advantage D-SNPCOprior auth requiredFeb 1, 2025Rocky Mountain Health Plans Medicare Advantage Dual-Special Needs Plans – prior authorization Effective February 1, 2025
UnitedHealthcareUnitedHealthcare Complete (Individual & Family plans)Allprior auth requiredSep 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for UnitedHealthcare Complete Effective September 1, 2026
UnitedHealthcare Community PlanMaryland HealthChoiceMDprior auth under conditionsonly with dx F10.12, F10.10, F10.11, F10.13, F10.90, F10.91Sep 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Maryland Effective September 1, 2026

Payer coverage policies that name 89240

89240 appears in 11 coverage policies from Anthem, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi, Blue Cross NC, Blue Shield of California, Cigna, Regence, UnitedHealthcare.

PayerPolicyRole in policyReviewedDocument
AnthemFecal Analysis Panels in the Diagnosis of Intestinal Disorders (LAB.00016)unproven / investigationalMay 14, 2026payer document
AnthemIn Vitro Chemosensitivity Assays and In Vitro Chemoresistance Assays (CG-LAB-40)not coveredAug 13, 2026payer document
AnthemTopographic Genotyping (LAB.00025)
For the following unlisted codes when specified as a topographic genotyping test
unproven / investigationalFeb 19, 2026payer document
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of MississippiAssays Of Genetic Expression In Tumor Tissue As A Technique To Determine Prognosis In Patients With Breast Cancercovered if criteria are metpayer document
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of MississippiMolecular Testing For The Management Of Pancreatic Cysts And Solid Pancreaticobiliary Lesions (L.2.04.465)unproven / investigationalpayer document
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of MississippiSystems Pathology In Prostate Cancer (L.2.04.429)unproven / investigationalpayer document
Blue Cross NCIn Vitro Chemoresistance and Chemosensitivity Assays AHS- G2100listed, no stanceNov 1, 2025payer document
Blue Shield of California| Reproductive Techniques (4.02.04)listed, no stancepayer document
CignaLaboratory Testing Services (0604)not coveredMay 15, 2026payer document
RegenceIn Vitro Chemoresistance and Chemosensitivity Assays (Laboratory 06)listed, no stanceFeb 1, 2026payer document
UnitedHealthcareCategory III CPT Codes (MMP043.49)
combinations (Deleted 12/31/2024 – | Retired
listed, no stanceSep 1, 2026payer document

Recent prior-auth changes

  • Oct 1, 2026: PA removed, UnitedHealthcare
  • Apr 1, 2026: PA removed, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
  • Jan 1, 2026: PA removed, Molina Healthcare of Michigan
  • Oct 1, 2025: conditions changed, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
  • Mar 1, 2025: PA removed, Rocky Mountain Health Plans
  • Mar 1, 2025: PA removed, Rocky Mountain Health Plans
  • Mar 1, 2025: conditions changed, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
  • Feb 19, 2025: PA removed, Molina Healthcare of Texas
  • Feb 19, 2025: PA removed, Molina Healthcare of Texas
  • Feb 1, 2025: conditions changed, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan

Medicaid fee-for-service

Prior authorization required or conditional in KY, VT, WV, WY.

  • AZ: $36.08 (outpatient_hospital), effective Oct 1, 2021
  • IN: $0.00 (professional, facility), effective Jan 1, 2010
  • KY: $0.00 (physician, facility), effective Jan 1, 2026
  • MS: $39.57 (comprehensive), effective Jul 1, 2026
  • ND: $0.00 (physician), effective Aug 1, 2026
  • OH: $10.09 (lab), effective Jan 1, 2018
  • OK: $0.00 (physician, non-facility), effective Jul 1, 2026
  • TX: $0.00 (certified_nurse_midwife_cnm, Certified Nurse Midwife (Cnm), non-facility), effective Apr 1, 2013
  • VT: $0.00 (outpatient_hospital_opps), effective Feb 1, 2026
  • WY: $23.05 (outpatient_hospital_apc, Ambulatory Surgical Centers), 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.