97763 CPT® code: payer coverage and prior authorization60 of 62 payer prior-auth lists that name 97763 require prior authorization or set conditions: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Blue Shield of California, CarePlus Health Plans, Humana, Molina Complete Care (Virginia), Molina Healthcare of Arizona, Molina Healthcare of California, Molina Healthcare of Florida, Molina Healthcare of Idaho, 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), and others.
| Payer | Plan | State | Prior auth | Conditions | Since | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Shield of California | Blue Shield commercial | CA | prior auth under conditions | CalPERS ASO only | Sep 1, 2026 | Prior Authorization List for Blue Shield |
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois | Blue Cross Community Health Plans (BCCHP), Illinois Medicaid | IL | prior auth required | Carelon-managed | Aug 1, 2025 | Illinois Medicaid Prior Authorization Code List, Effective 10/1/2026 |
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois | Blue Cross Community MMAI (Medicare-Medicaid Alignment Initiative) | IL | prior auth required | eviCore-managed | Jan 1, 2020 | Procedure Code List, Effective 1/1/2025 |
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas | Texas PA exemption (gold card), outpatient, fully insured | TX | prior auth required | Gold-card exemption available | Jul 1, 2026 | BCBSTX Outpatient Prior Authorization Exemption Clinical Guidelines (max units, PA exempt date range) |
| CarePlus Health Plans | CarePlus Health Plans | FL | prior auth required | Jan 1, 2027 | Medicare Advantage and Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans Prior Authorization and Notification List | |
| Humana | Humana D-SNP (FL) | FL | prior auth required | Jan 1, 2027 | 1 *New prior authorization requirement 787403FL0725 FLHMQSREN Humana Dual Fully Integrated Florida Prior Authorization and Notification List | |
| Humana | Humana D-SNP (IL) | IL | prior auth required | Jan 1, 2027 | Humana Dual Fully Integrated Illinois Prior Authorization and Notification List | |
| Humana | Humana D-SNP (IN) | IN | prior auth required | Jan 1, 2027 | *New prior authorization requirement 814403IN0825 H4939_INHN6Z6EN_C Humana PathWays Dual Care (HMO-POS D-SNP) Indiana Prior Authorization and Notification List | |
| Humana | Humana D-SNP (MI) | MI | prior auth required | Jan 1, 2027 | 1 Humana Dual Highly Integrated Michigan Prior Authorization and Notification List | |
| Humana | Humana D-SNP (SC) | SC | prior auth required | Jan 1, 2027 | Humana Dual Highly Integrated South Carolina Prior Authorization and Notification List | |
| Humana | Humana D-SNP (VA) | VA | prior auth required | Jan 1, 2027 | Virginia Prior Authorization and Notification List | |
| Humana | Humana Healthy Horizons | FL | prior auth required | Jan 1, 2027 | 1102002FL1026 FLHN8CBEN Humana Healthy Horizons in Florida Preauthorization and Notification List | |
| Humana | Humana Healthy Horizons | IL | prior auth required | Jan 1, 2027 | Humana Healthy Horizons in Illinois Prior Authorization and Notification List To view -specific medical coverage policies, please visit Humana Healthy Horizons in Illinois Clinical coverage policies . | |
| Humana | Humana Healthy Horizons | IN | prior auth required | Jan 1, 2027 | 1 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 | |
| Humana | Humana Healthy Horizons | SC | prior auth required | Jan 1, 2027 | Humana 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 | |
| Humana | Humana MA and D-SNP | All | prior auth required | Jan 1, 2027 | Medicare Advantage and Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans Prior Authorization and Notification List | |
| Humana | Humana Puerto Rico MA and Dual Medicare-Medicaid | PR | prior auth required | Nov 3, 2025 | Puerto Rico Medicare Advantage and Dual Medicare-Medicaid Plans Preauthorization and Notification List Puerto Rico Medicare Advantage and Dual Medicare-Medicaid Plan Preauthorization and Notification | |
| Humana | Musculoskeletal | All | prior auth required | Humana Prior Authorization List (PAL): Musculoskeletal Services | ||
| Humana | Musculoskeletal | All | prior auth required | Humana Prior Authorization List (PAL): Musculoskeletal Services | ||
| Humana | Musculoskeletal | All | prior auth required | Humana Prior Authorization List (PAL): Musculoskeletal Services | ||
| Humana | Oak Street Health | All | prior auth required | Oak Street Health (Humana): Prior Authorization List (PAL) Codes Under Management | ||
| Molina Complete Care (Virginia) | Medicare-only PA matrix for D-SNP | VA | prior auth required | Jan 1, 2022 | Medicare Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (Virginia), effective Q1 2022 | |
| Molina Complete Care (Virginia) | Medicare-only PA matrix for D-SNP | VA | prior auth required | Jan 1, 2022 | Medicare Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (Virginia), effective Q1 2022 | |
| Molina Healthcare of Arizona | Medicare-only PA matrix for D-SNP | AZ | prior auth required | Jan 1, 2022 | Medicare Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (Arizona), effective Q1 2022 | |
| Molina Healthcare of Arizona | Medicare-only PA matrix for D-SNP | AZ | prior auth required | Jan 1, 2022 | Medicare Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (Arizona), effective Q1 2022 | |
| Molina Healthcare of California | Medicare Advantage | CA | prior auth required | Jul 1, 2021 | Medicare Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (California), effective Q3 2021 | |
| Molina Healthcare of California | Medicare Advantage | CA | prior auth required | Jul 1, 2021 | Medicare Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (California), effective Q3 2021 | |
| Molina Healthcare of Florida | Medicare Advantage | FL | prior auth required | Apr 1, 2021 | Medicare Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (Florida), effective Q2 2021 | |
| Molina Healthcare of Florida | Medicare Advantage | FL | prior auth required | Apr 1, 2021 | Medicare Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (Florida), effective Q2 2021 | |
| Molina Healthcare of Idaho | Medicare Advantage | ID | prior auth required | Apr 1, 2021 | Medicare Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (Idaho), effective Q2 2021 | |
| Molina Healthcare of Idaho | Medicare Advantage | ID | prior auth required | Apr 1, 2021 | Medicare Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (Idaho), effective Q2 2021 | |
| Molina Healthcare of Michigan | Exchange | MI | prior auth required | Progress notes and updated Plan of Care is requried with submission for additional visits | Jul 1, 2021 | Molina Healthcare of Michigan PA Matrix, effective 7/1/2021 |
| Molina Healthcare of Michigan | Medicare Advantage | MI | prior auth under conditions | PA after 12 visits per calendar year | Jul 1, 2026 | Molina Healthcare of Michigan PA Matrix 2026-Q3 |
| Molina Healthcare of Michigan | Exchange | MI | prior auth required | Progress notes and updated Plan of Care is requried with submission for additional visits | Jul 1, 2021 | Molina Healthcare of Michigan PA Matrix, effective 7/1/2021 |
| Molina Healthcare of Nevada | Medicaid | NV | prior auth required | Oct 1, 2022 | Medicaid Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix, effective Q4 2022 | |
| Molina Healthcare of New Mexico | Medicare Advantage | NM | prior auth required | Jan 1, 2021 | Medicare Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (New Mexico), effective Q1 2021 | |
| Molina Healthcare of New Mexico | Medicare Advantage | NM | prior auth required | Jan 1, 2021 | Medicare Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (New Mexico), effective Q1 2021 | |
| Molina Healthcare of Ohio | Medicare and MyCare Ohio (MMP) Medicare | OH | prior auth under conditions | PA after 12 visits | 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 | PA after 12 visits | Oct 1, 2023 | Molina Healthcare of Ohio Prior Authorization (PA) Code List, effective 2023-10-01 |
| Molina Healthcare of South Carolina | Medicare Advantage | SC | prior auth required | Apr 1, 2021 | Medicare Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (South Carolina), effective Q2 2021 | |
| Molina Healthcare of South Carolina | Medicare Advantage | SC | prior auth required | Apr 1, 2021 | Medicare Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (South Carolina), effective Q2 2021 | |
| Molina Healthcare of Texas | STAR | TX | prior auth required | Feb 19, 2025 | Molina Healthcare of Texas Prior Authorization Annual Review Report (STAR), reviewed 2025-02-19 | |
| Molina Healthcare of Texas | STAR+PLUS | TX | prior auth required | Feb 19, 2025 | Molina Healthcare of Texas Prior Authorization Annual Review Report (STAR+PLUS), reviewed 2025-02-19 | |
| Molina Healthcare of Texas | STAR, STAR+PLUS, STAR Kids, CHIP (Medicaid PA code matrix) | TX | prior auth required | Participating Providers: Initial evaluation does not require prior authorization | Jul 1, 2023 | Medicaid Behavioral Health and Medical Prior Authorization (PA) Code Matrix (Texas), 2026-Q3 |
| Molina Healthcare of Texas | STAR, STAR+PLUS, STAR Kids, CHIP (Medicaid PA code matrix) | TX | prior auth required | Participating Providers: Initial evaluation does not require prior authorization | Jul 1, 2023 | Medicaid Behavioral Health and Medical Prior Authorization (PA) Code Matrix (Texas), 2026-Q3 |
| Molina Healthcare of Texas | Exchange | TX | prior auth under conditions | PA after 12 visits | Sep 1, 2019 | Marketplace Prior Authorization (PA) Code Matrix (Texas), effective July 1, 2026 |
| Molina Healthcare of Utah | Utah state exceptions (exceptions only) | UT | prior auth required | State exception; Benefit limit is 20 visits for PT/OT/ST per year | Jan 1, 2025 | Utah code/benefit exceptions (Marketplace), Q1 2025 |
| Molina Healthcare of Utah | Medicare Advantage | UT | prior auth required | Apr 1, 2021 | Medicare Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (Utah), effective Q2 2021 | |
| Molina Healthcare of Utah | Medicare Advantage | UT | prior auth required | Apr 1, 2021 | Medicare Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (Utah), effective Q2 2021 | |
| Molina Healthcare of Washington | Medicare Advantage | WA | prior auth required | Apr 1, 2021 | Medicare Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (Washington), effective Q2 2021 | |
| Molina Healthcare of Washington | Medicare Advantage | WA | prior auth required | Apr 1, 2021 | Medicare Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (Washington), effective Q2 2021 | |
| Molina Healthcare of Wisconsin | Medicare Advantage | WI | prior auth required | Oct 1, 2021 | Medicare Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (Wisconsin), effective Q4 2021 | |
| Molina Healthcare of Wisconsin | Medicare Advantage | WI | prior auth required | Oct 1, 2021 | Medicare Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (Wisconsin), effective Q4 2021 | |
| Molina Healthcare, Inc. (national grid) | Molina national (MHI) Medicare grid | All | prior auth required | Oct 1, 2021 | Medicare Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (national), effective Q4 2021 | |
| Molina Healthcare, Inc. (national grid) | Molina national (MHI) Medicare grid | All | prior auth required | Oct 1, 2021 | Medicare Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (national), effective Q4 2021 | |
| Passport by Molina Healthcare (Kentucky) | Medicaid | KY | prior auth under conditions | State exception; PA after 20 visits per calendar year | Jul 1, 2026 | Kentucky Medicaid Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix and Kentucky PA Code Exceptions, effective Q3 2026 |
| UnitedHealthcare Community Plan | Indiana Hoosier Care Connect | IN | prior auth required | Oct 1, 2026 | Prior authorization requirements for Indiana Hoosier Care Connect Effective October 1, 2026 | |
| UnitedHealthcare Community Plan | Indiana PathWays for Aging (MLTSS) | IN | prior auth required | Oct 1, 2026 | Prior authorization requirements for Indiana MLTSS Pathways Effective October 1, 2026 | |
| UnitedHealthcare Community Plan | New Jersey FamilyCare | NJ | prior auth required | Oct 1, 2026 | Prior authorization requirements for UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of New Jersey Effective October 1, 2026 General Information This list contains prior authorization requirements for participating U | |
| UnitedHealthcare Community Plan | Ohio Medicaid | OH | prior auth required | Nov 1, 2025 | Prior authorization requirements for Ohio Medicaid Effective November 1, 2025 General Information This list contains prior authorization requirements for participating UnitedHealthcare Community Plan |
97763 appears in 32 coverage policies from Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island, Blue Cross NC, Blue Shield of California, Health Care Service Corporation (BCBS IL, TX, OK, NM, MT), UnitedHealthcare.
| Payer | Policy | Role in policy | Reviewed | Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna | Back Pain - Invasive Procedures (0016) | listed, no stance (range 97010-97763) | Oct 6, 2026 | payer document |
| Aetna | Back Pain - Invasive Procedures (0016) | listed, no stance (range 97760-97763) | Oct 6, 2026 | payer document |
| Aetna | Back Pain - Invasive Procedures (0016) | listed, no stance (range 97010-97799) | Oct 6, 2026 | payer document |
| Aetna | Chiropractic Services (0107) | listed, no stance (range 97010-97799) | Apr 7, 2026 | payer document |
| Aetna | Cranial Remodeling (0379) | listed, no stance | May 26, 2026 | payer document |
| Aetna | Electrodiagnostic Testing (0502) | listed, no stance (range 97010-97799) | Jul 29, 2026 | payer document |
| Aetna | Functional Electrical Stimulation and Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (0677) | listed, no stance (range 97010-97763) | Sep 10, 2026 | payer document |
| Aetna | Home Health Aides (0218) | listed, no stance (range 97010-97799) | Sep 10, 2026 | payer document |
| Aetna | Knee Arthroplasty (0660) | listed, no stance (range 97010-97799) | Oct 8, 2026 | payer document |
| Aetna | Physical Therapy (0325) | covered if criteria are met | Jun 2, 2026 | payer document |
| Aetna | Prosthetic Limb Vacuum Systems (0630) | listed, no stance (range 97760-97763) | Sep 9, 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 |
| Aetna | Vasectomy Procedures and Chronic Scrotal Content Pain (0027) | listed, no stance (range 97010-97799) | Jan 27, 2026 | payer document |
| Anthem | Biomechanical Footwear Therapy (CG-DME-53) | not covered | Feb 19, 2026 | payer document |
| Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island | Physical and Occupational Services PAYMENT POLICY | 4 | covered if criteria are met | Feb 17, 2026 | payer document |
| Blue Cross NC | Rehabilitative Therapies | listed, no stance | Sep 1, 2025 | payer document |
| Blue Shield of California | BSC8.03 | Physical Therapy | listed, no stance | payer document | |
| Blue Shield of California | BSC8.08 | Occupational Therapy | listed, no stance | payer document | |
| Blue Shield of California | Functional Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (8.03.01) | listed, no stance | payer document | |
| Health Care Service Corporation (BCBS IL, TX, OK, NM, MT) | Functional Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (MED201.033) | listed, no stance | Oct 1, 2026 | payer document |
| Health Care Service Corporation (BCBS IL, TX, OK, NM, MT) | Physical Therapy (PT) and Occupational Therapy (OT) Services (THE803.010) CPT Codes 95851, 95852, 95992, 96125, 97010, 97012, 97014, 97016, 97018, | listed, no stance | Jan 1, 2026 | payer document |
| UnitedHealthcare | Habilitation and Rehabilitation Therapy (Occupational, Physical, and Speech) (CS164.M) | listed, no stance | Aug 1, 2026 | payer document |
| UnitedHealthcare | Habilitation and Rehabilitation Therapy (Occupational, Physical, and Speech) (MP.026.27) | listed, no stance | Jul 1, 2026 | payer document |
| UnitedHealthcare | Habilitation and Rehabilitation Therapy (Occupational, Physical, and Speech) (for Florida Only) (CS164FL.N) | listed, no stance | Aug 1, 2026 | payer document |
| UnitedHealthcare | Habilitation and Rehabilitation Therapy (Occupational, Physical, and Speech) (for Idaho Only) (CS164ID.C) | listed, no stance | Sep 1, 2026 | payer document |
| UnitedHealthcare | Habilitation and Rehabilitation Therapy (Occupational, Physical, and Speech) (for Kentucky Only) (CS164KY.10) | listed, no stance | Aug 1, 2026 | payer document |
| UnitedHealthcare | Habilitation and Rehabilitation Therapy (Occupational, Physical, and Speech) (for Nebraska Only) (CS164NE.K) | listed, no stance | Aug 1, 2026 | payer document |
| UnitedHealthcare | Habilitation and Rehabilitation Therapy (Occupational, Physical, and Speech) (for New Jersey Only) (CS164NJ.H) | listed, no stance | Aug 1, 2026 | payer document |
| UnitedHealthcare | Habilitation and Rehabilitation Therapy (Occupational, Physical, and Speech) (for New Mexico Only) (CS164NM.C) | listed, no stance | Nov 1, 2025 | payer document |
| UnitedHealthcare | Habilitation and Rehabilitation Therapy (Occupational, Physical, and Speech) (for North Carolina Only) (CSNC.MP.164.05) | listed, no stance | Aug 1, 2026 | payer document |
| UnitedHealthcare | Habilitation and Rehabilitation Therapy (Occupational, Physical, and Speech) (for Ohio Only) (CS164OH.D) | listed, no stance | Nov 1, 2025 | payer document |
| UnitedHealthcare | Habilitation and Rehabilitation Therapy (Occupational, Physical, and Speech) (for Pennsylvania Only) (CS164PA.E) | listed, no stance | Aug 1, 2026 | payer document |
| UnitedHealthcare | Habilitation and Rehabilitation Therapy (Occupational, Physical, and Speech) – Site of Service (for Florida Only) (CS161FL.M) | listed, no stance | Jun 1, 2026 | payer document |
Prior authorization required or conditional in IN, MS, ND.
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.