S8035 Magnetic source imagingMagnetic source imaging
Status I: not valid for Medicare (Medicare uses another code).
3 of 3 payer prior-auth lists that name S8035 require prior authorization or set conditions: Aetna, Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan.
| Payer | Plan | State | Prior auth | Conditions | Since | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan | Promise Health Plan Medi-Cal | CA | prior auth required | Sep 1, 2026 | Medi-Cal Prior Authorization List | |
| Aetna | Commercial | All | prior auth required | Not required for Student Health or Allina Health | Aetna plans; Not required inpatient, in the ER or in observation | Oct 1, 2026 | Participating provider precertification list for Aetna® |
| Aetna | Medicare Advantage | All | prior auth required | Not required for Student Health or Allina Health | Aetna plans; Not required inpatient, in the ER or in observation | Oct 1, 2026 | Participating provider precertification list for Aetna® |
S8035 appears in 6 coverage policies from Aetna, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi, Blue Shield of California, Cigna.
| Payer | Policy | Role in policy | Reviewed | Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna | Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (0426) | not covered | Jul 7, 2026 | payer document |
| Aetna | Autism Spectrum Disorders (0648) | not covered | Oct 2, 2025 | payer document |
| Aetna | Magnetic Source Imaging/Magnetoencephalography (0279) | covered if criteria are met | Apr 14, 2026 | payer document |
| Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi | Magnetoencephalographymagnetic Source Imaging (L.6.01.419) | covered if criteria are met | payer document | |
| Blue Shield of California | BSC6.05 Magnetoencephalography/Magnetic Source Imaging | listed, no stance | payer document | |
| Cigna | Autism Spectrum Disorders/Pervasive Developmental Disorders: Assessment and Treatment (0447) | not covered | May 15, 2026 | payer document |
Prior authorization required or conditional in IN.
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.