97008 CPT® code: payer coverage and prior authorization3 of 3 payer prior-auth lists that name 97008 require prior authorization or set conditions: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (AZ Blue), Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan.
| 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 | 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 | Sep 1, 2026 | State of Arizona Group Prior Authorization Requirements Code List (09/01/2026) | |
| Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan | Promise Health Plan Medi-Cal | CA | prior auth required | Sep 1, 2026 | Medi-Cal Prior Authorization List |
97008 appears in 5 coverage policies from Aetna, Health Care Service Corporation (BCBS IL, TX, OK, NM, MT), Premera Blue Cross.
| Payer | Policy | Role in policy | Reviewed | Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna | Scalp Cooling (Hypothermia) to Prevent Hair Loss During Chemotherapy (0290) | covered if criteria are met | Jun 8, 2026 | payer document |
| Aetna | Standing Frames, Tables, and Transfer Boards (0481) | listed, no stance (range 97001-97763) | Jul 2, 2026 | payer document |
| Aetna | Total Ankle Arthroplasty (0645) | listed, no stance (range 97001-97799) | Sep 14, 2026 | payer document |
| Health Care Service Corporation (BCBS IL, TX, OK, NM, MT) | Heat and Cold Therapy Devices (THE801.004) | listed, no stance | Jan 1, 2026 | payer document |
| Premera Blue Cross | Non-covered Services and Procedures Page | 9 of 30 | ∞ | listed, no stance | Jun 1, 2026 | payer document |
Prior authorization required or conditional in IN, WA.
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.