92973 CPT® code: payer coverage and prior authorization7 of 13 payer prior-auth lists that name 92973 require prior authorization or set conditions: Molina Healthcare of California, Molina Healthcare of Illinois, Molina Healthcare of Michigan, Molina Healthcare of Nevada, Molina Healthcare of Ohio.
| Payer | Plan | State | Prior auth | Conditions | Since | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molina Healthcare of California | Medicaid | CA | prior auth required | Apr 1, 2026 | Medicaid Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (California), effective Q2 2026 | |
| Molina Healthcare of Illinois | Medicaid | IL | prior auth required | Jan 1, 2022 | Molina Healthcare of Illinois Codification Grid Q3 2026 | |
| Molina Healthcare of Michigan | Medicare Advantage | MI | prior auth required | adults via Evolent | Jul 1, 2026 | Molina Healthcare of Michigan PA Matrix 2026-Q3 |
| Molina Healthcare of Michigan | Medicaid | MI | prior auth under conditions | adults via Evolent; no PA for pediatrics | Jul 1, 2026 | Molina Healthcare of Michigan PA Matrix 2026-Q3 |
| Molina Healthcare of Nevada | Medicaid | NV | prior auth required | adults via NCH | 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 under conditions | no PA under 18 | Oct 1, 2023 | Molina Healthcare of Ohio Prior Authorization (PA) Code List, effective 2023-10-01 |
| Molina Healthcare of Ohio | Exchange | OH | prior auth under conditions | no PA under 18 | Oct 1, 2023 | Molina Healthcare of Ohio Prior Authorization (PA) Code List, effective 2023-10-01 |
92973 appears in 3 coverage policies from Aetna.
| Payer | Policy | Role in policy | Reviewed | Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna | Intravascular Ultrasound (0382) | listed, no stance | May 26, 2026 | payer document |
| Aetna | Nerve Blocks (0863) | listed, no stance (range 92920-93799) | Jul 23, 2026 | payer document |
| Aetna | Thrombectomy Systems (0568) | covered if criteria are met | Sep 18, 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.