90281 CPT® code: payer coverage and prior authorization13 of 15 payer prior-auth lists that name 90281 require prior authorization or set conditions: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (AZ Blue), Molina Complete Care (Virginia), Molina Healthcare of Idaho, Molina Healthcare of Iowa, Molina Healthcare of Michigan, Molina Healthcare of Mississippi, Molina Healthcare of Nevada, Molina Healthcare of Ohio, Molina Healthcare of Utah.
| Payer | Plan | State | Prior auth | Conditions | Since | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (AZ Blue) | Standard PA code list (most commercial plans) | AZ | prior auth required | site of care: site-of-service review | Sep 1, 2026 | AZ Blue Standard Prior Authorization Requirements Code List (09/01/2026) |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (AZ Blue) | State of Arizona employee group (SYD, S3Z) | AZ | prior auth required | site of care: site-of-service review | Sep 1, 2026 | State of Arizona Group Prior Authorization Requirements Code List (09/01/2026) |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (AZ Blue) | Teamsters group (TYW) | AZ | prior auth required | Sep 1, 2026 | Teamsters Group Prior Authorization Requirements Code List (Updated 09/01/2026) | |
| Molina Complete Care (Virginia) | Medicaid | VA | prior auth required | Apr 1, 2025 | Virginia Medicaid PA Code Matrix and Virginia code/benefit exceptions, effective Q2 2025 | |
| Molina Healthcare of Idaho | Medicaid | ID | prior auth required | Jan 1, 2025 | Idaho Medicaid Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix and Idaho code/benefit exceptions, Q1 2025 | |
| Molina Healthcare of Iowa | Medicaid | IA | prior auth required | Jul 1, 2023 | IA Prior Authorization Matrix, effective Q3 2023 | |
| Molina Healthcare of Michigan | Medicaid | MI | prior auth required | Jul 1, 2026 | Molina Healthcare of Michigan PA Matrix 2026-Q3 | |
| Molina Healthcare of Michigan | Exchange | MI | prior auth required | Jul 1, 2021 | Molina Healthcare of Michigan PA Matrix, effective 7/1/2021 | |
| Molina Healthcare of Mississippi | Medicaid | MS | prior auth required | Jan 1, 2025 | Mississippi Medicaid Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix and exceptions, effective Q1 2025 | |
| Molina Healthcare of Nevada | Medicaid | NV | prior auth required | Oct 1, 2022 | Medicaid Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix, effective Q4 2022 | |
| Molina Healthcare of Ohio | Medicaid and MyCare Ohio (MMP) Medicaid | OH | prior auth required | Oct 1, 2023 | Molina Healthcare of Ohio Prior Authorization (PA) Code List, effective 2023-10-01 | |
| Molina Healthcare of Ohio | Exchange | OH | prior auth required | Oct 1, 2023 | Molina Healthcare of Ohio Prior Authorization (PA) Code List, effective 2023-10-01 | |
| Molina Healthcare of Utah | Medicaid | UT | prior auth required | Jan 1, 2025 | Utah Medicaid Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix and Utah code/benefit exceptions, Q1 2025 |
90281 appears in 9 coverage policies from Aetna, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi, Health Care Service Corporation (BCBS IL, TX, OK, NM, MT).
| Payer | Policy | Role in policy | Reviewed | Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna | Alzheimer's Disease: Experimental, Investigational, or Unproven Treatments (0788) | not covered (range 90281-90283) | Nov 19, 2025 | payer document |
| Aetna | Autism Spectrum Disorders (0648) | not covered | Oct 2, 2025 | payer document |
| Aetna | Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS): Treatments (0447) | not covered | Jul 16, 2026 | payer document |
| Aetna | Graves' Ophthalmopathy Treatments (0419) | not covered | Apr 23, 2026 | payer document |
| Aetna | Immune Globulins for Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (0544) | covered if criteria are met | Oct 7, 2026 | payer document |
| Aetna | Injectable Medications (0020) | listed, no stance (range 90281-90399) | Mar 5, 2026 | payer document |
| Aetna | Tourette's Syndrome (0480) | not covered | Jul 24, 2026 | payer document |
| Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi | Immunoglobulin Therapy | covered if criteria are met | payer document | |
| Health Care Service Corporation (BCBS IL, TX, OK, NM, MT) | Medical Policies Moving to MCG Guidelines Spectrum Disorders (ASD) | 70460, 70470, 70496, 70551, | Disorders – Gene Panels | listed, no stance | Jan 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.