E2381 Pneum drive wheel tirePower wheelchair accessory, pneumatic drive wheel tire, any size, replacement only, each
5 of 5 payer prior-auth lists that name E2381 require prior authorization or set conditions: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (AZ Blue), Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan, Rocky Mountain Health Plans, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan.
| Payer | Plan | State | Prior auth | Conditions | Since | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (AZ Blue) | AZ Blue-administered Medicare Advantage (M2K) | AZ | prior auth required | Sep 1, 2026 | AZ Blue Medicare Advantage Prior Authorization Requirements Code List (Effective 09/01/2026) | |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (AZ Blue) | Federal Employee Program (FEP) | AZ | prior auth under conditions | FEP Blue Focus only | Sep 1, 2026 | Federal Employee Program (FEP) Prior Authorization Requirements Code List (Updated 09/01/2026) |
| Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan | Promise Health Plan Medi-Cal | CA | prior auth required | Sep 1, 2026 | Medi-Cal Prior Authorization List | |
| Rocky Mountain Health Plans | Rocky Mountain Medicare Advantage D-SNP | CO | prior auth required | Feb 1, 2025 | Rocky Mountain Health Plans Medicare Advantage Dual-Special Needs Plans – prior authorization Effective February 1, 2025 | |
| UnitedHealthcare Community Plan | UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Kentucky | KY | prior auth under conditions | Cost over $500 | Jul 1, 2026 | Prior authorization requirements for UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Kentucky Effective July 1, 2026 |
E2381 appears in 4 coverage policies from Aetna, Anthem, Blue Shield of California, Health Care Service Corporation (BCBS IL, TX, OK, NM, MT).
| Payer | Policy | Role in policy | Reviewed | Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna | Wheelchairs and Power Operated Vehicles (Scooters) (0271) | listed, no stance | Aug 21, 2026 | payer document |
| Anthem | Wheeled Mobility Devices: Wheelchair Accessories (CG-DME-34) | covered if criteria are met (range E2381-E2397) | Nov 6, 2025 | payer document |
| Blue Shield of California | BSC1.02 Power Wheelchairs and Power Operated Vehicles for Permanent Use | listed, no stance | payer document | |
| Health Care Service Corporation (BCBS IL, TX, OK, NM, MT) | Wheelchairs and Accessories (DME101.010) HCPCS Codes E0950, E0951, E0952, E0953, E0954, E0955, E0956, E0957, E0958, E0959, | listed, no stance | Jan 1, 2026 | payer document |
Prior authorization required or conditional in CO, IN, KY, LA, MA, ND, NY, VA, WA, WV, WY.
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.