97799 CPT® code: payer coverage and prior authorization

Payer policies and prior authorization for 97799

74 of 74 payer prior-auth lists that name 97799 require prior authorization or set conditions: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, 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 Illinois, Molina Healthcare of Iowa, Molina Healthcare of Michigan, Molina Healthcare of Mississippi, 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, 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 Shield of CaliforniaBlue Shield commercialCAprior auth under conditionsCalPERS ASO onlySep 1, 2026Prior Authorization List for Blue Shield
Blue Shield of CaliforniaBlue Shield commercialCAprior auth requiredSep 1, 2026Prior Authorization List for Blue Shield
Blue Shield of CaliforniaBlue Shield commercialCAprior auth requiredSep 1, 2026Prior Authorization List for Blue Shield
Blue Shield of CaliforniaBlue Shield commercialCAprior auth requiredSep 1, 2026Prior Authorization List for Blue Shield
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of IllinoisBlue Cross Community Health Plans (BCCHP), Illinois MedicaidILprior auth requiredOct 1, 2026Illinois Medicaid Prior Authorization Code List, Effective 10/1/2026
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of IllinoisBlue Cross Community MMAI (Medicare-Medicaid Alignment Initiative)ILprior auth requiredeviCore-managedJan 1, 2025Procedure Code List, Effective 1/1/2025
CarePlus Health PlansCarePlus Health PlansFLprior auth requiredJan 1, 2027Medicare Advantage and Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans Prior Authorization and Notification List
HumanaHumana D-SNP (FL)FLprior auth requiredJan 1, 20271 *New prior authorization requirement 787403FL0725 FLHMQSREN Humana Dual Fully Integrated Florida Prior Authorization and Notification List
HumanaHumana D-SNP (IL)ILprior auth requiredJan 1, 2027Humana Dual Fully Integrated Illinois Prior Authorization and Notification List
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 requiredJan 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 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 MA and D-SNPAllprior auth requiredJan 1, 2027Medicare Advantage and Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans Prior Authorization and Notification List
HumanaHumana Puerto Rico MA and Dual Medicare-MedicaidPRprior auth requiredNov 3, 2025Puerto Rico Medicare Advantage and Dual Medicare-Medicaid Plans Preauthorization and Notification List Puerto Rico Medicare Advantage and Dual Medicare-Medicaid Plan Preauthorization and Notification
HumanaMusculoskeletalAllprior auth requiredHumana Prior Authorization List (PAL): Musculoskeletal Services
HumanaMusculoskeletalAllprior auth requiredHumana Prior Authorization List (PAL): Musculoskeletal Services
HumanaMusculoskeletalAllprior auth requiredHumana Prior Authorization List (PAL): Musculoskeletal Services
HumanaOak Street HealthAllprior auth requiredOak Street Health (Humana): Prior Authorization List (PAL) Codes Under Management
Molina Complete Care (Virginia)Medicare-only PA matrix for D-SNPVAprior auth requiredJan 1, 2022Medicare Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (Virginia), effective Q1 2022
Molina Complete Care (Virginia)MedicaidVAprior auth requiredApr 1, 2025Virginia Medicaid PA Code Matrix and Virginia code/benefit exceptions, effective Q2 2025
Molina Healthcare of ArizonaMedicare-only PA matrix for D-SNPAZprior auth requiredJan 1, 2022Medicare Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (Arizona), effective Q1 2022
Molina Healthcare of CaliforniaMedicaidCAprior auth requiredApr 1, 2026Medicaid Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (California), effective Q2 2026
Molina Healthcare of CaliforniaMedicare AdvantageCAprior auth requiredJul 1, 2021Medicare Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (California), effective Q3 2021
Molina Healthcare of FloridaMedicare AdvantageFLprior auth requiredApr 1, 2021Medicare Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (Florida), effective Q2 2021
Molina Healthcare of IdahoMedicaidIDprior auth requiredJan 1, 2025Idaho Medicaid Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix and Idaho code/benefit exceptions, Q1 2025
Molina Healthcare of IdahoMedicare AdvantageIDprior auth requiredApr 1, 2021Medicare Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (Idaho), effective Q2 2021
Molina Healthcare of IllinoisMedicaidILprior auth requiredApr 1, 2023Molina Healthcare of Illinois Codification Grid Q3 2026
Molina Healthcare of IowaMedicaidIAprior auth requiredJul 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 MichiganMedicaidMIprior auth requiredJul 1, 2026Molina Healthcare of Michigan PA Matrix 2026-Q3
Molina Healthcare of MississippiMedicaidMSprior auth requiredJan 1, 2025Mississippi Medicaid Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix and exceptions, effective Q1 2025
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 New MexicoMedicaidNMprior auth requiredJul 1, 2026New Mexico Medicaid Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix, effective July 1, 2026
Molina Healthcare of OhioMedicaid and MyCare Ohio (MMP) MedicaidOHprior auth requiredOct 1, 2023Molina Healthcare of Ohio Prior Authorization (PA) Code List, effective 2023-10-01
Molina Healthcare of OhioMedicare and MyCare Ohio (MMP) MedicareOHprior auth requiredOct 1, 2023Molina Healthcare of Ohio Prior Authorization (PA) Code List, effective 2023-10-01
Molina Healthcare of OhioExchangeOHprior auth requiredOct 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 TexasSTARTXprior auth requiredFeb 19, 2025Molina Healthcare of Texas Prior Authorization Annual Review Report (STAR), reviewed 2025-02-19
Molina Healthcare of TexasSTAR+PLUSTXprior auth requiredFeb 19, 2025Molina Healthcare of Texas Prior Authorization Annual Review Report (STAR+PLUS), reviewed 2025-02-19
Molina Healthcare of TexasSTAR, STAR+PLUS, STAR Kids, CHIP (Medicaid PA code matrix)TXprior auth requiredJul 1, 2026Medicaid Behavioral Health and Medical Prior Authorization (PA) Code Matrix (Texas), 2026-Q3
Molina Healthcare of TexasExchangeTXprior auth requiredSep 1, 2019Marketplace Prior Authorization (PA) Code Matrix (Texas), effective July 1, 2026
Molina Healthcare of UtahUtah state exceptions (exceptions only)UTprior auth requiredState exception; Benefit limit is 20 visits for PT/OT/ST per yearJan 1, 2025Utah code/benefit exceptions (Marketplace), Q1 2025
Molina Healthcare of UtahMedicaidUTprior auth requiredJan 1, 2025Utah Medicaid Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix and Utah code/benefit exceptions, Q1 2025
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
Passport by Molina Healthcare (Kentucky)MedicaidKYprior auth requiredJul 1, 2026Kentucky Medicaid Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix and Kentucky PA Code Exceptions, effective Q3 2026
UnitedHealthcareUnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage, Peoples Health and Dual Complete (D-SNP)Allprior auth under conditionsplace of service 11Oct 1, 2026UnitedHealthcare® Medicare Advantage/ Peoples Health Plans prior authorization requirements Effective October 1, 2026
UnitedHealthcare Community PlanAHCCCS Complete Care (ACC)AZprior auth under conditionsAge 21+; • Prior authorization required after the initial evaluation and before the initial therapy visit and is required for all ongoing therapy visits For QMB members: Occupational and physical therOct 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for AHCCCS Complete Care (ACC) Medicaid effective October 1, 2026
UnitedHealthcare Community PlanALTCS Developmentally DisabledAZprior auth requiredOct 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for Arizona Developmental Disabilities Effective October 1, 2026
UnitedHealthcare Community PlanALTCS Long Term CareAZprior auth under conditionssite of care: outpatientOct 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for Arizona Long Term Care Effective October 1, 2026
UnitedHealthcare Community PlanIndiana Hoosier Care ConnectINprior auth requiredOct 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for Indiana Hoosier Care Connect Effective October 1, 2026
UnitedHealthcare Community PlanIndiana PathWays for Aging (MLTSS)INprior auth requiredOct 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for Indiana MLTSS Pathways Effective October 1, 2026
UnitedHealthcare Community PlanMaryland HealthChoiceMDprior auth under conditionsAge 21+; Prior authorization required for members ages 21 and olderSep 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Maryland Effective September 1, 2026
UnitedHealthcare Community PlanNebraska Heritage HealthNEprior auth requiredJul 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Nebraska Effective July 1, 2026 General Information This list contains prior authorization requirements for participating United
UnitedHealthcare Community PlanNew Jersey FamilyCareNJprior auth requiredOct 1, 2026Prior 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 PlanNew Mexico Turquoise CareNMprior auth requiredOct 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of New Mexico Effective October 1, 2026
UnitedHealthcare Community PlanNorth Carolina MedicaidNCprior auth under conditionsAge 3+Oct 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of North Carolina Effective October 1, 2026 July 1, 2024
UnitedHealthcare Community PlanRhode Island MedicaidRIprior auth requiredMay 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for Rhode Island Medicaid Effective May 1, 2026 This list contains prior authorization requirements for participating UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Rhode Island h
UnitedHealthcare Community PlanTexas CHIPTXprior auth requiredJan 1, 2015Prior 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 requiredJan 1, 2015Prior 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 requiredNov 1, 2016Prior 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 requiredJan 1, 2015Prior 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 FloridaFLprior auth requiredOct 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for UnitedHeathcare Community Plan of Florida Effective October 1, 2026
UnitedHealthcare Community PlanUnitedHealthcare Connected (Texas MMP)TXprior auth requiredJan 1, 2015Prior authorization requirements for UnitedHealthcare Connected (Medicare-Medicaid Plan) Texas Effective November 1, 2025 This list contains prior authorization review requirements for participating U
UnitedHealthcare Community PlanVirginia Cardinal Care LTSSVAprior auth requiredOct 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for Virginia Cardinal Care LTSS Effective October 1, 2026
UnitedHealthcare Community PlanVirginia Cardinal Care MedicaidVAprior auth requiredOct 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for Virginia Cardinal Care Effective October 1, 2026

Payer coverage policies that name 97799

97799 appears in 44 coverage policies from Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island, Blue Cross NC, Blue Shield of California, Capital Blue Cross, Health Care Service Corporation (BCBS IL, TX, OK, NM, MT), UnitedHealthcare.

PayerPolicyRole in policyReviewedDocument
AetnaBack Pain - Invasive Procedures (0016)listed, no stance (range 97010-97799)Oct 6, 2026payer document
AetnaChiropractic Services (0107)listed, no stance (range 97010-97799)Apr 7, 2026payer document
AetnaComplementary and Alternative Medicine (0388)listed, no stanceJun 25, 2026payer document
AetnaElectrodiagnostic Testing (0502)listed, no stance (range 97010-97799)Jul 29, 2026payer document
AetnaHome Health Aides (0218)listed, no stance (range 97010-97799)Sep 10, 2026payer document
AetnaKnee Arthroplasty (0660)listed, no stance (range 97010-97799)Oct 8, 2026payer document
AetnaTotal Ankle Arthroplasty (0645)listed, no stance (range 97001-97799)Sep 14, 2026payer document
AetnaVasectomy Procedures and Chronic Scrotal Content Pain (0027)listed, no stance (range 97010-97799)Jan 27, 2026payer document
AnthemBiomagnetic Therapy (ANC.00006)unproven / investigationalMay 14, 2026payer document
AnthemBiomechanical Footwear Therapy (CG-DME-53)not coveredFeb 19, 2026payer document
AnthemQuantitative Muscle Testing Devices (MED.00089)unproven / investigationalAug 13, 2026payer document
AnthemSensory Stimulation for Brain-Injured Individuals in Coma or Vegetative State (MED.00011)unproven / investigationalFeb 19, 2026payer document
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of MississippiDry Hydromassage (L.8.01.401)unproven / investigationalpayer document
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of MississippiHigh Intensity Laser Therapy For Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain Conditions And Bells Palsy (A.2.01.108)unproven / investigationalpayer document
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of MississippiLowlevel Laser Therapylisted, no stancepayer document
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of MississippiTemporomandibular Joint Disordercovered if criteria are metpayer document
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of MississippiTranscutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulator Tens (L.1.01.408)unproven / investigationalpayer document
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode IslandConstraint-Induced Movement Therapy
Medicare Advantage and Commercial Products
listed, no stanceJul 1, 2026payer document
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode IslandPhysical and Occupational Services
PAYMENT POLICY | 4
covered if criteria are metFeb 17, 2026payer document
Blue Cross NCChiropractic Serviceslisted, no stanceSep 1, 2025payer document
Blue Cross NCRehabilitative Therapieslisted, no stanceSep 1, 2025payer document
Blue Shield of CaliforniaBSC8.03 | Physical Therapylisted, no stancepayer document
Blue Shield of CaliforniaHigh Intensity Laser Therapy for Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain Conditions and Bell's Palsy (2.01.108)listed, no stancepayer document
Blue Shield of CaliforniaParaspinal Surface Electromyography to Evaluate and Monitor Back Pain (2.01.35)listed, no stancepayer document
Capital Blue CrossAPOS Therapy System (MP 8.014)
Procedure codes
covered if criteria are metJun 1, 2026payer document
Capital Blue CrossGender Affirming Surgery (MP 1.144)
Procedure codes
covered if criteria are metApr 1, 2026payer document
Health Care Service Corporation (BCBS IL, TX, OK, NM, MT)Adjustable Cranial Orthoses for Positional Plagiocephaly and Craniosynostoses (DME103.007)listed, no stanceJun 15, 2026payer document
Health Care Service Corporation (BCBS IL, TX, OK, NM, MT)High Intensity Laser Therapy for Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain Conditions and Bell’s Palsy (MED201.057)listed, no stanceOct 15, 2025payer document
Health Care Service Corporation (BCBS IL, TX, OK, NM, MT)Outpatient Pulmonary Rehabilitation (THE803.025)listed, no stanceSep 15, 2026payer 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 stanceJan 1, 2026payer document
Health Care Service Corporation (BCBS IL, TX, OK, NM, MT)Surface Electromyography and Paraspinal Surface Electromyography to Evaluate and Monitor Back Pain (MED205.006)listed, no stanceOct 1, 2025payer document
UnitedHealthcareHabilitation and Rehabilitation Therapy (Occupational, Physical, and Speech) (MP.026.27)listed, no stanceJul 1, 2026payer document
UnitedHealthcareHabilitation and Rehabilitation Therapy (Occupational, Physical, and Speech) (CS164.M)listed, no stanceAug 1, 2026payer document
UnitedHealthcareHabilitation and Rehabilitation Therapy (Occupational, Physical, and Speech) (for Florida Only) (CS164FL.N)listed, no stanceAug 1, 2026payer document
UnitedHealthcareHabilitation and Rehabilitation Therapy (Occupational, Physical, and Speech) (for Idaho Only) (CS164ID.C)listed, no stanceSep 1, 2026payer document
UnitedHealthcareHabilitation and Rehabilitation Therapy (Occupational, Physical, and Speech) (for Kentucky Only) (CS164KY.10)listed, no stanceAug 1, 2026payer document
UnitedHealthcareHabilitation and Rehabilitation Therapy (Occupational, Physical, and Speech) (for Nebraska Only) (CS164NE.K)listed, no stanceAug 1, 2026payer document
UnitedHealthcareHabilitation and Rehabilitation Therapy (Occupational, Physical, and Speech) (for New Jersey Only) (CS164NJ.H)listed, no stanceAug 1, 2026payer document
UnitedHealthcareHabilitation and Rehabilitation Therapy (Occupational, Physical, and Speech) (for New Mexico Only) (CS164NM.C)listed, no stanceNov 1, 2025payer document
UnitedHealthcareHabilitation and Rehabilitation Therapy (Occupational, Physical, and Speech) (for Ohio Only) (CS164OH.D)listed, no stanceNov 1, 2025payer document
UnitedHealthcareHabilitation and Rehabilitation Therapy (Occupational, Physical, and Speech) (for Pennsylvania Only) (CS164PA.E)listed, no stanceAug 1, 2026payer document
UnitedHealthcareHabilitation and Rehabilitation Therapy (Occupational, Physical, and Speech) – Site of Service (for Florida Only) (CS161FL.M)listed, no stanceJun 1, 2026payer document
UnitedHealthcareOmnibus Codes (for Ohio Only) (CS087OH.G)listed, no stanceSep 1, 2026payer document
UnitedHealthcareSkilled Nursing Facility, Rehabilitation, Long-Term Acute Care Hospital, and Private Duty Nursing (MMP079.19)listed, no stanceSep 1, 2026payer document

Recent prior-auth changes

  • Oct 1, 2026: conditions changed, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
  • Feb 1, 2026: conditions changed, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
  • Feb 1, 2026: conditions changed, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
  • Feb 1, 2026: conditions changed, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
  • Jan 1, 2026: conditions changed, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
  • Jan 1, 2026: PA removed, Molina Healthcare of Michigan
  • Jan 1, 2026: conditions changed, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
  • Jan 1, 2026: PA removed, Humana
  • Nov 1, 2025: PA added, uhc:pa:summary-of-changes
  • Nov 1, 2025: PA added, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan

Medicaid fee-for-service

Prior authorization required or conditional in CO, FL, IN, KY, MS, ND, VT, WA.

  • FL: $28.13 (physician, non-facility), effective Jan 1, 2026
  • IN: $25.07 (professional, Advanced Practice Nurse (85%), non-facility), effective Jan 1, 2026
  • KY: $0.00 (physician, facility), effective Jan 1, 2026
  • ND: $0.00 (physician), effective Aug 1, 2026
  • TX: $28.64 (comprehensive_outpatient_rehabilitation_facility_corf_outpat, Comprehensive Outpatient Rehabilitation Facility (Corf) / Outpatient Rehabilitation Facility (Orf), facility), effective Sep 1, 2019
  • VT: $0.00 (outpatient_hospital_opps), effective Feb 1, 2026
  • WY: $0.00 (outpatient_hospital_apc, Children's Hospitals), 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.