90749 CPT® code: payer coverage and prior authorization

Payer policies and prior authorization for 90749

9 of 10 payer prior-auth lists that name 90749 require prior authorization or set conditions: Humana, Molina Healthcare of Iowa, Molina Healthcare of Michigan, Molina Healthcare of Nevada, Molina Healthcare of Ohio, Molina Healthcare of Texas, UnitedHealthcare.

PayerPlanStatePrior authConditionsSinceSource
HumanaOak Street HealthAllprior auth requiredOak Street Health (Humana): Prior Authorization List (PAL) Codes Under Management
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 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 TexasExchangeTXprior auth requiredSep 1, 2019Marketplace Prior Authorization (PA) Code Matrix (Texas), effective July 1, 2026
UnitedHealthcareUnitedHealthcare Complete (Individual & Family plans)Allprior auth requiredSep 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for UnitedHealthcare Complete Effective September 1, 2026

Payer coverage policies that name 90749

90749 appears in 4 coverage policies from Aetna, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island.

PayerPolicyRole in policyReviewedDocument
AetnaInjectable Medications (0020)listed, no stance (range 90713-90749)Mar 5, 2026payer document
AetnaOrthopoxvirus Vaccines (0644)listed, no stanceSep 25, 2026payer document
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of MississippiMelanoma Vaccines (L.2.03.404)unproven / investigationalpayer document
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode IslandImmunizations Adult and Pediatric
MEDICAL COVERAGE POLICY | 10
not coveredJun 9, 2026payer document

Recent prior-auth changes

  • Oct 1, 2026: PA removed, UnitedHealthcare
  • Jan 1, 2026: PA removed, Molina Healthcare of Michigan
  • Feb 19, 2025: PA removed, Molina Healthcare of Texas
  • Feb 19, 2025: PA removed, Molina Healthcare of Texas
  • Jan 1, 2025: PA removed, Molina Healthcare of Texas
  • Jan 1, 2024: PA removed, Molina Healthcare of Michigan
  • Jan 1, 2023: PA added, Molina Healthcare of Ohio

Medicaid fee-for-service

Prior authorization required or conditional in VT, WV.

  • CO: $0.00 (immunizations), effective Jul 1, 2026
  • IN: $0.00 (professional, facility), effective Jan 1, 2010
  • KY: $0.00 (asc), effective Jan 1, 2026
  • ND: $0.00 (physician), effective Aug 1, 2026
  • OK: $0.00 (outpatient_hospital_apc), effective Jan 1, 2026
  • VT: $0.00 (outpatient_hospital_opps), effective Feb 1, 2026
  • WY: $0.00 (outpatient_hospital_apc, Children's Hospitals), 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.