C9144 Inj, bupivacaine (posimir)

Injection, bupivacaine (posimir), 1 mg

Medically Unlikely Edits (effective October 1, 2026)

Payer policies and prior authorization for C9144

Payer coverage policies that name C9144

C9144 appears in 3 coverage policies from Aetna.

PayerPolicyRole in policyReviewedDocument
AetnaBack Pain - Invasive Procedures (0016)not coveredOct 6, 2026payer document
AetnaEagle's and Ernest Syndrome (0400)listed, no stanceJun 30, 2026payer document
AetnaInjectable Medications (0020)listed, no stance (range C8957-C9235)Mar 5, 2026payer document

Medicaid fee-for-service

Prior authorization required or conditional in IN.

  • AZ: $0.41 (outpatient_hospital), effective Oct 1, 2024
  • KY: $50.00 (asc), effective Jan 1, 2026
  • MS: $0.41 (comprehensive, facility), effective Oct 1, 2025
  • ND: $0.00 (physician), effective Aug 1, 2026
  • 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.