99173 CPT® code: payer coverage and prior authorization99173 appears in 5 coverage policies from Aetna, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island, Premera Blue Cross.
| Payer | Policy | Role in policy | Reviewed | Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna | Chronic Vertigo (0238) | covered if criteria are met | Apr 23, 2026 | payer document |
| Aetna | Critical Flicker Fusion (0860) | listed, no stance | Dec 24, 2025 | payer document |
| Aetna | Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Inhibitors for Ocular Indications (0701) | listed, no stance | Oct 5, 2026 | payer document |
| Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island | Visual Screening for Children Ages 0-5 Years | covered if criteria are met | Jan 1, 2014 | payer document |
| Premera Blue Cross | Preventive Care Vision acuity screening For all children | covered if criteria are met | Sep 21, 2026 | payer document |
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.