96136 CPT® code: payer coverage and prior authorization

Payer policies and prior authorization for 96136

46 of 49 payer prior-auth lists that name 96136 require prior authorization or set conditions: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Blue Shield of California, 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, and others.

PayerPlanStatePrior authConditionsSinceSource
Blue Shield of CaliforniaBlue Shield MedicareCAprior auth requiredSep 1, 2026Prior Authorization List for Blue Shield Medicare
Blue Shield of CaliforniaBlue Shield commercialCAprior auth requiredSep 1, 2026Prior Authorization List for Blue Shield
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of TexasTexas PA exemption (gold card), outpatient, fully insuredTXprior auth requiredGold-card exemption availableJul 1, 2026BCBSTX Outpatient Prior Authorization Exemption Clinical Guidelines (max units, PA exempt date range)
HumanaHumana D-SNP (IN)INprior auth requiredJan 1, 2027*New prior authorization requirement 814403IN0825 H4939_INHN6Z6EN_C Humana PathWays Dual Care (HMO-POS D-SNP) Indiana Prior Authorization and Notification List
HumanaHumana D-SNP (MI)MIprior auth requiredJan 1, 20271 Humana Dual Highly Integrated Michigan Prior Authorization and Notification List
HumanaHumana D-SNP (SC)SCprior auth requiredJan 1, 2027Humana Dual Highly Integrated South Carolina Prior Authorization and Notification List
HumanaHumana D-SNP (VA)VAprior auth requiredJan 1, 2027Virginia Prior Authorization and Notification List
HumanaHumana Healthy HorizonsINprior auth requiredNew PA requirementJan 1, 20271 Humana Healthy Horizons® in Indiana Preauthorization and Notification List (PAL) for Indiana PathWays for Aging Please note the term prior authorization when used in this communication, is defined a
HumanaHumana Healthy HorizonsLAprior auth requiredJan 1, 2027Humana Healthy Horizons in Louisiana Prior Authorization and Notification List To Except where noted via links on the following pages, prior authorization requests for medical services may be initiate
HumanaHumana Healthy HorizonsOHprior auth requiredJan 1, 2027555201OH0924-B OHHMZG2EN Humana Healthy Horizons® in Ohio Prior Authorization Notification List (PAL) The following preauthorization and notification list
HumanaHumana Healthy HorizonsOKprior auth requiredJan 1, 2027Humana Healthy Horizons® in Oklahoma Prior Authorization Notification List (PAL) The following preauthorization and notification list
HumanaHumana Healthy HorizonsSCprior auth requiredJan 1, 2027Humana Healthy Horizons in South Carolina Prior authorization and Notification List The following list describes services and medications that are commonly reviewed and may require additional clinical
HumanaHumana Healthy HorizonsVAprior auth requiredJan 1, 2027Humana Healthy Horizons in Virginia Prior Authorization and Notification List (PAL)
Molina Complete Care (Virginia)Medicare-only PA matrix for D-SNPVAprior auth under conditionsPA after 4 unitsJan 1, 2022Medicare Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (Virginia), effective Q1 2022
Molina Healthcare of ArizonaMedicare-only PA matrix for D-SNPAZprior auth under conditionsPA after 4 unitsJan 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 CaliforniaMedicaidCAprior auth requiredState exceptionApr 1, 2026Medicaid Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (California), effective Q2 2026
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 requiredPrior auth required after initial 4 hours of testingJul 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 under conditionsPA after 20 hours/encountersOct 1, 2023Molina Healthcare of Ohio Prior Authorization (PA) Code List, effective 2023-10-01
Molina Healthcare of OhioMedicare and MyCare Ohio (MMP) MedicareOHprior auth under conditionsPA after 20 hours/encountersOct 1, 2023Molina Healthcare of Ohio Prior Authorization (PA) Code List, effective 2023-10-01
Molina Healthcare of OhioExchangeOHprior auth under conditionsPA after 20 hours/encountersOct 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 requiredPrior Auth required after initial 4 hours of testing per calendar yearSep 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 Health Plans CHP+COprior auth requiredOct 1, 2026Rocky Mountain Children’s Health Plan - prior authorization Effective October 1, 2026
Rocky Mountain Health PlansRocky Mountain Health Plans Prime / RAECOprior auth requiredOct 1, 2026Rocky Mountain Health Plans PRIME Effective October 1, 2026
UnitedHealthcareUnitedHealthcare Complete (Individual & Family plans)Allprior auth requiredSep 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for UnitedHealthcare Complete Effective September 1, 2026
UnitedHealthcareUnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange plansAllprior auth requiredOct 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange plans Effective October 1, 2026
UnitedHealthcare Community PlanTexas CHIPTXprior auth requiredOct 1, 2019Prior authorization requirements for Texas CHIP Effective September 1, 2026 This list contains prior authorization requirements for participating UnitedHealthcare Community Plan Texas CHIP health care
UnitedHealthcare Community PlanTexas CHIPTXprior auth requiredApr 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for Texas CHIP Effective September 1, 2026 This list contains prior authorization requirements for participating UnitedHealthcare Community Plan Texas CHIP health care
UnitedHealthcare Community PlanTexas STARTXprior auth requiredOct 1, 2019Prior authorization requirements for Texas STAR Effective September 1, 2026 This list contains prior authorization review requirements for participating UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Texas STAR h
UnitedHealthcare Community PlanTexas STARTXprior auth requiredApr 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for Texas STAR Effective September 1, 2026 This list contains prior authorization review requirements for participating UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Texas STAR h
UnitedHealthcare Community PlanTexas STAR KidsTXprior auth requiredApr 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for STAR Kids Effective September 1, 2026 This list contains prior authorization review requirements for participating UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Texas STAR Ki
UnitedHealthcare Community PlanTexas STAR KidsTXprior auth requiredOct 1, 2019Prior authorization requirements for STAR Kids Effective September 1, 2026 This list contains prior authorization review requirements for participating UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Texas STAR Ki
UnitedHealthcare Community PlanTexas STAR+PLUSTXprior auth requiredApr 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for STAR+Plus Effective September 1, 2026 This list contains prior authorization requirements for participating UnitedHealthcare Community Plan STAR+PLUS health care p
UnitedHealthcare Community PlanTexas STAR+PLUSTXprior auth requiredOct 1, 2019Prior authorization requirements for STAR+Plus Effective September 1, 2026 This list contains prior authorization requirements for participating UnitedHealthcare Community Plan STAR+PLUS health care p
UnitedHealthcare Community PlanUnitedHealthcare Community Plan of KentuckyKYprior auth requiredJul 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Kentucky Effective July 1, 2026
UnitedHealthcare Community PlanUnitedHealthcare Connected (Texas MMP)TXprior auth requiredOct 1, 2019Prior authorization requirements for UnitedHealthcare Connected (Medicare-Medicaid Plan) Texas Effective November 1, 2025 This list contains prior authorization review requirements for participating U

Payer coverage policies that name 96136

96136 appears in 10 coverage policies from Aetna, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Blue Shield of California, 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
AetnaAutism Spectrum Disorders (0648)covered if criteria are met (range 96136-96137)Oct 2, 2025payer document
AetnaEating Disorders (0511)covered if criteria are met (range 96136-96137)Aug 4, 2026payer document
AetnaNeuropsychological and Psychological Testing (0158)covered if criteria are met (range 96136-96137)Mar 20, 2026payer document
AetnaOnasemnogene Abeparvovec (Zolgensma and Itvisma) (0953)listed, no stanceAug 10, 2026payer document
AetnaPremenstrual Syndrome and Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (0512)covered if criteria are met (range 96136-96137)Aug 5, 2026payer document
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode IslandPsychological and Neuropsychological Testinglisted, no stance (range 96136-96139)Jun 12, 2026payer document
Blue Cross Blue Shield of MassachusettsNeuropsychological and Psychological Testing (151)listed, no stancepayer document
Blue Shield of CaliforniaBSC2.06 | Neuropsychological Testinglisted, no stancepayer document
Health Care Service Corporation (BCBS IL, TX, OK, NM, MT)Medical Policies Moving to MCG Guidelines
Testing | 96130, 96131, 96132, 96133, | Psychological Testing B-
listed, no stanceJan 1, 2026payer document

Recent prior-auth changes

  • Jan 1, 2027: PA added, Humana
  • Jul 1, 2026: PA added, Humana
  • Jul 1, 2026: PA added, Humana
  • Mar 1, 2026: PA added, Rocky Mountain Health Plans
  • Mar 1, 2026: PA added, Rocky Mountain Health Plans
  • 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

Medicaid fee-for-service

Prior authorization required or conditional in IN, MD, OH.

  • AZ: $19.52 (outpatient_hospital, RF133), effective Oct 1, 2025
  • CO: $66.74 (chp_plus_behavioral), effective Jul 1, 2026
  • FL: $16.63 (physician, facility), effective Jan 1, 2026
  • IL: $36.20 (practitioner), effective May 15, 2019
  • IN: $18.56 (professional, Advanced Practice Nurse (85%), facility), effective Jan 1, 2026
  • KS: $38.25 (default, Exempt Physician), effective Jan 1, 2019
  • KY: $31.15 (behavioral_health, billed with AF/AM), effective Jul 15, 2026
  • LA: $10.00 (epsdt), effective Jan 1, 2019
  • MA: $17.08 (physician_medicine, facility), effective May 1, 2024
  • MS: $101.04 (comprehensive), effective Jul 1, 2026
  • ND: $48.81 (physician), effective Aug 1, 2026
  • NE: $0.00 (behavioral_health, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)), effective Jul 1, 2025
  • NY: $14.44 (ordered_ambulatory), effective Jul 24, 2026
  • OH: $18.33 (physician, facility), effective Jan 1, 2024
  • OK: $19.64 (physician, facility), effective Jul 1, 2026
  • TX: $14.03 (healthy_texas_women, Clinic/Group Practice, facility), effective Sep 1, 2025
  • VA: $21.85 (medical, facility), effective Jul 1, 2026
  • VT: $103.31 (outpatient_hospital_opps), effective Feb 1, 2026
  • WA: $12.61 (mental_health_services, facility), effective Jul 1, 2026
  • WY: $58.84 (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.