97804 CPT® code: payer coverage and prior authorization

Payer policies and prior authorization for 97804

Payer coverage policies that name 97804

97804 appears in 14 coverage policies from Aetna, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island, Capital Blue Cross, Premera Blue Cross, UnitedHealthcare.

PayerPolicyRole in policyReviewedDocument
AetnaAutism Spectrum Disorders (0648)not covered (range 97802-97804)Oct 2, 2025payer document
AetnaDiabetes Tests, Programs and Supplies (0070)listed, no stanceFeb 20, 2026payer document
AetnaFecal Incontinence (0611)listed, no stance (range 97802-97804)Sep 23, 2026payer document
AetnaHospitalization for the Initiation of Ketogenic Diet (0226)listed, no stance (range 97802-97804)Apr 23, 2026payer document
AetnaIntensive Cardiac Rehabilitation Programs (0267)listed, no stance (range 97802-97804)May 14, 2026payer document
AetnaNutritional Counseling (0049)covered if criteria are metMar 10, 2026payer document
AetnaPediatric Intensive Feeding Programs (0809)listed, no stanceDec 11, 2025payer document
AetnaTourette's Syndrome (0480)not covered (range 97802-97804)Jul 24, 2026payer document
AetnaWeight Reduction Programs and Devices (0039)covered if criteria are metMar 10, 2026payer document
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of MississippiParenteral Pen And Enteral En Nutrition Support In The Home (L.1.01.404)covered if criteria are metpayer document
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode IslandNutritional Counseling/Medical Nutritional Therapycovered if criteria are metFeb 19, 2008payer document
Capital Blue CrossIntensive Pediatric Feeding Programs (MP 2.079)
Procedure Codes
covered if criteria are metSep 1, 2026payer document
Premera Blue CrossPreventive Carecovered if criteria are metSep 21, 2026payer document
UnitedHealthcarePreventive Care Services (MP.016.59)
Children and Adolescents | Medical Nutrition Therapy: | listed in this row for 0403T, 97802-
listed, no stanceJul 1, 2026payer document

Medicaid fee-for-service

Prior authorization required or conditional in WA.

  • AZ: $1.74 (outpatient_hospital, RF133), effective Oct 1, 2025
  • CO: $13.86 (chp_plus, non-facility), effective Jul 1, 2026
  • IN: $12.08 (professional, Advanced Practice Nurse (85%), facility), effective Jan 1, 2026
  • KY: $4.64 (physician, facility), effective Jan 1, 2026
  • LA: $13.34 (professional), effective Jul 1, 2025
  • MA: $11.68 (physician_medicine, facility), effective May 1, 2024
  • ND: $18.77 (physician), effective Aug 1, 2026
  • NE: $15.07 (health_check), effective Jul 1, 2024
  • OH: $8.61 (physician, facility), effective Jan 1, 2024
  • OK: $11.13 (physician, facility), effective Jul 1, 2026
  • TX: $12.91 (healthy_texas_women, Ccp Provider, facility), effective Mar 1, 2025
  • VA: $10.71 (medical, facility), effective Jul 1, 2026
  • VT: $10.32 (outpatient_hospital_opps), effective Feb 1, 2026
  • WA: $7.45 (medical_nutrition_therapy, facility), effective Jul 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.