Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Colorado prior authorization

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Each row is one code from the public prior authorization list. The description is the procedure or service name on that source row. This is not a coverage decision.

Prior authorization codes

Prior authorization codes
CodeDescriptionSource
00170Anesthesia, Intraoral Proc, W/Bx; NosColorado Prior Authorization List, Pg 1 Original policy
00580Anesthesia, Heart Transplant/Heart & Lung TransplantColorado Prior Authorization List, Pg 1 Original policy
00796Anesthesia, Intraperitoneal Proc, Upper Abdomen, W/Laparoscopy; Liver Transplant, RecipientColorado Prior Authorization List, Pg 2 Original policy
00868Anesthesia, Extraperitoneal Proc, Lower Abdomen, W/Urinary Tract; Renal Transplant, RecipientColorado Prior Authorization List, Pg 2 Original policy
01937Anesthesia for percutaneous image-guided injection, drainage or aspiration procedures on the spine or spinal cord; cervical or thoracicColorado Prior Authorization List, Pg 2 Original policy
01938Anesthesia for percutaneous image-guided injection, drainage or aspiration procedures on the spine or spinal cord; lumbar or sacralColorado Prior Authorization List, Pg 2 Original policy
01939Anesthesia for percutaneous image-guided destruction procedures by neurolytic agent on the spine or spinal cord; cervical or thoracicColorado Prior Authorization List, Pg 2 Original policy
01940Anesthesia for percutaneous image-guided destruction procedures by neurolytic agent on the spine or spinal cord; lumbar or sacralColorado Prior Authorization List, Pg 2 Original policy
01941Anesthesia for percutaneous image-guided neuromodulation or intravertebral procedures (eg, kyphoplasty, vertebroplasty) on the spine or spinal cord; cervical or thoracicColorado Prior Authorization List, Pg 2 Original policy
01942Anesthesia for percutaneous image-guided neuromodulation or intravertebral procedures (eg, kyphoplasty, vertebroplasty) on the spine or spinal cord; lumbar or sacralColorado Prior Authorization List, Pg 2 Original policy
01991Anesthesia for diagnostic or therapeutic nerve blocks and injections (when block or injection is performed by a different physician or other qualified health care professionalColorado Prior Authorization List, Pg 2 Original policy
01992Anesthesia for diagnostic or therapeutic nerve blocks and injections (when block or injection is performed by a different physician or other qualified health care professionalColorado Prior Authorization List, Pg 2 Original policy
10060Incision & Drainage, Abscess; Simple/SingleColorado Prior Authorization List, Pg 2 Original policy
10061Incision & Drainage, Abscess; Complicated/MultipleColorado Prior Authorization List, Pg 2 Original policy
10080Incision & Drainage, Pilonidal Cyst; SimpleColorado Prior Authorization List, Pg 2 Original policy
10081Incision & Drainage, Pilonidal Cyst; ComplicatedColorado Prior Authorization List, Pg 2 Original policy
10120Incision & Removal, Fb, Subq Tissues; SimpleColorado Prior Authorization List, Pg 2 Original policy
10121Incision & Removal, Fb, Subq Tissues; ComplicatedColorado Prior Authorization List, Pg 2 Original policy
10140Incision & Drainage, Hematoma, Seroma/Fluid CollectionColorado Prior Authorization List, Pg 2 Original policy
10160Puncture Aspiration, Abscess, Hematoma, Bulla/CystColorado Prior Authorization List, Pg 2 Original policy
10180Incision & Drainage, Complex, Postoperative Wound InfectionColorado Prior Authorization List, Pg 2 Original policy
11000Debridement, Extensive Eczematous/Infected Skin; Up To 10pct Body SurfaceColorado Prior Authorization List, Pg 2 Original policy
11010Debridement including removal of foreign material at the site of an open fracture and/or an open dislocation (eg, excisional debridement); skin and subcutaneous tissuesColorado Prior Authorization List, Pg 2 Original policy
11012Debridement including removal of foreign material at the site of an open fracture and/or an open dislocation (eg, excisional debridement); skin, subcutaneous tissue, muscle faColorado Prior Authorization List, Pg 2 Original policy
11042Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or lessColorado Prior Authorization List, Pg 2 Original policy
11044Debridement, bone (includes epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous tissue, muscle and/or fascia, if performed); first 20 sq cm or lessColorado Prior Authorization List, Pg 3 Original policy
11200Removal, Skin Tags, Multiple Fibrocutaneous Tags, Any Area; Up To & Incl 15 LesionsColorado Prior Authorization List, Pg 3 Original policy
11310Shaving Skin Lesion, Face/Ears/Eyelids/Nose/Lips/Mucous Membrane; Diameter 0.5 Cm/<Colorado Prior Authorization List, Pg 3 Original policy
11402Excise, Benign Skin Lesion, Incl Margins, Except Skin Tag, Trunk/Arms/Legs; Excised Diam 1.1-2.0 CmColorado Prior Authorization List, Pg 3 Original policy
11403Excise, Benign Skin Lesion, Incl Margins, Except Skin Tag, Trunk/Arms/Legs; Excised Diam 2.1-3.0 CmColorado Prior Authorization List, Pg 3 Original policy
11404Excise, Benign Skin Lesion, Incl Margins, Except Skin Tag, Trunk/Arms/Legs; Excised Diam 3.1-4.0 CmColorado Prior Authorization List, Pg 3 Original policy
11406Excise, Benign Skin Lesion, Incl Margins, Except Skin Tag, Trunk/Arms/Legs; Excised Diam > 4.0 CmColorado Prior Authorization List, Pg 3 Original policy
11420Excise Benign Skin Lesion W/Marg, Excpt Skin Tag Scalp/Neck/Hands/Feet/Genital; Excise Diam 0.5cm/<Colorado Prior Authorization List, Pg 3 Original policy
11421Excise Ben Skin Lesion W/Marg, Except Skin Tag Scalp/Neck/Hands/Feet/Genital; Excise Diam 0.6-1.0cmColorado Prior Authorization List, Pg 3 Original policy
11422Excise Ben Skin Lesion W/Marg, Except Skin Tag Scalp/Neck/Hands/Feet/Genital; Excise Diam 1.1-2.0cmColorado Prior Authorization List, Pg 3 Original policy
11423Excise Ben Skin Lesion W/Marg, Except Skin Tag Scalp/Neck/Hands/Feet/Genital; Excise Diam 2.1-3.0cmColorado Prior Authorization List, Pg 3 Original policy
11424Excise Ben Skin Lesion W/Marg, Except Skin Tag Scalp/Neck/Hands/Feet/Genital; Excise Diam 3.1-4.0cmColorado Prior Authorization List, Pg 3 Original policy
11426Excise Benign Skin Lesion W/Marg, Except Skin Tag Scalp/Neck/Hands/Ft/Genital; Excise Diam >4.0cmColorado Prior Authorization List, Pg 3 Original policy
11440Excision, other benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), face, ears, eyelids, nose, lColorado Prior Authorization List, Pg 3 Original policy
11441Excision, other benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), face, ears, eyelids, nose, lColorado Prior Authorization List, Pg 3 Original policy
11442Excision, other benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), face, ears, eyelids, nose, lColorado Prior Authorization List, Pg 3 Original policy
11443Excision, other benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), face, ears, eyelids, nose, lColorado Prior Authorization List, Pg 3 Original policy
11444Excision, other benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), face, ears, eyelids, nose, lColorado Prior Authorization List, Pg 3 Original policy
11446Excision, other benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), face, ears, eyelids, nose, lColorado Prior Authorization List, Pg 3 Original policy
11450Excision, Skin & Subq Tissue, Hidradenitis, Axillary; Simple/Intermediate RepairColorado Prior Authorization List, Pg 3 Original policy
11451Excision, Skin & Subq Tissue, Hidradenitis, Axillary; W/Complex RepairColorado Prior Authorization List, Pg 3 Original policy
11462Excision, Skin & Subq Tissue, Hidradenitis, Inguinal; Simple/Intermediate RepairColorado Prior Authorization List, Pg 3 Original policy
11463Excision, Skin & Subq Tissue, Hidradenitis, Inguinal; W/Complex RepairColorado Prior Authorization List, Pg 3 Original policy
11470Excision, Skin & Subq Tissue, Hidradenitis, Perianal/Perineal/Umbilical; Simple/Intermediate RepairColorado Prior Authorization List, Pg 3 Original policy
11471Excision, Skin & Subq Tissue, Hidradenitis, Perianal/Perineal/Umbilical; W/ Complex RepairColorado Prior Authorization List, Pg 3 Original policy

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