90792 CPT® code: payer coverage and prior authorization

Payer policies and prior authorization for 90792

1 of 3 payer prior-auth lists that name 90792 require prior authorization or set conditions: Molina Healthcare of Ohio.

PayerPlanStatePrior authConditionsSinceSource
Molina Healthcare of OhioMedicaid and MyCare Ohio (MMP) MedicaidOHprior auth under conditionsPA after limit is reachedOct 1, 2023Molina Healthcare of Ohio Prior Authorization (PA) Code List, effective 2023-10-01

Payer coverage policies that name 90792

90792 appears in 8 coverage policies from Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, Cigna, Health Care Service Corporation (BCBS IL, TX, OK, NM, MT).

PayerPolicyRole in policyReviewedDocument
AetnaAttention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (0426)covered if criteria are metJul 7, 2026payer document
AetnaChronic Pain Rehabilitation Programs (0237)listed, no stanceApr 23, 2026payer document
AetnaCognitive Rehabilitation (0214)listed, no stanceApr 21, 2026payer document
AetnaEating Disorders (0511)covered if criteria are met (range 90791-90792)Aug 4, 2026payer document
AetnaPremenstrual Syndrome and Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (0512)covered if criteria are metAug 5, 2026payer document
BlueCross BlueShield of South CarolinaTelehealth (CAM 176)listed, no stance (range 90791-90792)Oct 1, 2025payer document
CignaAutism Spectrum Disorders/Pervasive Developmental Disorders: Assessment and Treatment (0447)covered if criteria are metMay 15, 2026payer 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 stanceJan 1, 2026payer document

Recent prior-auth changes

  • May 22, 2023: PA removed, Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan
  • Feb 15, 2023: PA added, Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan

Medicaid fee-for-service

Prior authorization required or conditional in MS, OH.

  • AZ: $25.92 (outpatient_hospital, RF133), effective Oct 1, 2025
  • CO: $158.83 (chp_plus_behavioral), effective Jul 1, 2026
  • FL: $123.91 (physician, facility), effective Jan 1, 2026
  • IL: $124.44 (practitioner), effective Jul 1, 2019
  • IN: $135.27 (professional, Advanced Practice Nurse (85%), facility), effective Jan 1, 2026
  • KS: $102.02 (default, Mid Level Practitioner), effective Aug 1, 2024
  • KY: $146.42 (behavioral_health, billed with AF/AM), effective Jul 15, 2026
  • LA: $159.57 (professional), effective Jul 1, 2025
  • MA: $125.28 (physician_medicine, facility), effective May 1, 2024
  • MS: $173.35 (comprehensive), effective Jul 1, 2026
  • ND: $223.42 (physician), effective Aug 1, 2026
  • NE: $266.36 (behavioral_health, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)), effective
  • NY: $110.41 (nurse_practitioner, facility), effective Jul 1, 2026
  • OH: $87.90 (physician, facility), effective Jan 1, 2024
  • OK: $146.52 (physician, facility), effective Jul 1, 2026
  • TX: $142.02 (healthy_texas_women, Clinic/Group Practice, facility), effective Mar 1, 2026
  • VA: $162.88 (medical, facility), effective Jul 1, 2026
  • VT: $137.82 (outpatient_hospital_opps), effective Feb 1, 2026
  • WA: $93.26 (mental_health_services, facility), effective Jul 1, 2026
  • WY: $78.50 (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.