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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
33930Donor Cardiectomy-Pneumonectomy, W/Preparation & Maintenance, AllograftColorado Prior Authorization List, Pg 41 Original policy
33933Backbench Standard Preparation Of Cadaver Donor Heart/Lung AllograftColorado Prior Authorization List, Pg 41 Original policy
33935Heart-Lung Transplant W/Recipient Cardiectomy-PneumonectomyColorado Prior Authorization List, Pg 41 Original policy
33940Donor Cardiectomy, W/Preparation & Maintenance, AllograftColorado Prior Authorization List, Pg 41 Original policy
33944Backbench Standard Preparation Of Cadaver Donor Heart AllograftColorado Prior Authorization List, Pg 41 Original policy
33945Heart Transplant, W/Wo Recipient CardiectomyColorado Prior Authorization List, Pg 41 Original policy
33975Insertion, Ventricular Assist Device; Extracorporeal, Single VentricleColorado Prior Authorization List, Pg 41 Original policy
33976Insertion, Ventricular Assist Device; Extracorporeal, BiventricularColorado Prior Authorization List, Pg 41 Original policy
33979Insertion, Ventricular Assist Device, Implantable Intracorporeal, Single VentricleColorado Prior Authorization List, Pg 41 Original policy
33981Replacement of extracorporeal ventricular assist device, single or biventricular, pump(s), single or each pumpColorado Prior Authorization List, Pg 41 Original policy
33982Replacement of ventricular assist device pump(s); implantable intracorporeal, single ventricle, without cardiopulmonaryColorado Prior Authorization List, Pg 41 Original policy
33983Replacement of ventricular assist device pump(s); implantable intracorporeal, single ventricle, with cardiopulmonary bypColorado Prior Authorization List, Pg 41 Original policy
33990Insertion of ventricular assist device, percutaneous, including radiological supervision and interpretation; left heart, arterial access onlyColorado Prior Authorization List, Pg 41 Original policy
33991Insertion of ventricular assist device, percutaneous, including radiological supervision and interpretation; left heart, both arterial and venous access, with transseptal puncColorado Prior Authorization List, Pg 41 Original policy
33993Repositioning of percutaneous right or left heart ventricular assist device with imaging guidance at separate and distinct session from insertionColorado Prior Authorization List, Pg 41 Original policy
33995Insertion of ventricular assist device, percutaneous, including radiological supervision and interpretation; right heart, venous access onlyColorado Prior Authorization List, Pg 41 Original policy
36260Insertion, Implantable Intra-Arterial Infusion PumpColorado Prior Authorization List, Pg 41 Original policy
36261Revision, Implanted Intra-Arterial Infusion PumpColorado Prior Authorization List, Pg 42 Original policy
36465Injection of non-compounded foam sclerosant with ultrasound compression maneuvers to guide dispersion of the injectate, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring; singlColorado Prior Authorization List, Pg 42 Original policy
36466Injection of non-compounded foam sclerosant with ultrasound compression maneuvers to guide dispersion of the injectate, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring; multiColorado Prior Authorization List, Pg 42 Original policy
36468Injection(s) of sclerosant for spider veins (telangiectasia), limb or trunkColorado Prior Authorization List, Pg 42 Original policy
36470Injection of sclerosant; single incompetent vein (other than telangiectasia)Colorado Prior Authorization List, Pg 42 Original policy
36471Injection of sclerosant; multiple incompetent veins (other than telangiectasia), same legColorado Prior Authorization List, Pg 42 Original policy
36473Endovenous ablation therapy of incompetent vein, extremity, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring, percutaneous, mechanochemical; first vein treatedColorado Prior Authorization List, Pg 42 Original policy
36475Endovenous Ablation Therapy Of Incompetent Vein, Extremity, Percutaneous, Radiofrequency; First Vein TreatedColorado Prior Authorization List, Pg 42 Original policy
36478Endovenous Ablation Therapy Of Incompetent Vein, Extremity, Percutaneous, Laser; First Vein TreatedColorado Prior Authorization List, Pg 42 Original policy
36482Endovenous ablation therapy of incompetent vein, extremity, by transcatheter delivery of a chemical adhesive (eg, cyanoacrylate) remote from the access site, inclusive of allColorado Prior Authorization List, Pg 42 Original policy
36511Therapeutic Apheresis; White Blood CellsColorado Prior Authorization List, Pg 42 Original policy
36512Therapeutic Apheresis; Red Blood CellsColorado Prior Authorization List, Pg 42 Original policy
36513Therapeutic Apheresis; PlateletsColorado Prior Authorization List, Pg 42 Original policy
36514Therapeutic Apheresis; Plasma PheresisColorado Prior Authorization List, Pg 42 Original policy
36516Therapeutic apheresis; with extracorporeal immunoadsorption, selective adsorption or selective filtration and plasma reinfusionColorado Prior Authorization List, Pg 42 Original policy
36556Insertion of Non-Tunneled Centrally Inserted Central Venous Catheter; Age 5 Years or OlderColorado Prior Authorization List, Pg 42 Original policy
36563Insertion of Tunneled Centrally Inserted Central Venous Access Device with Subcutaneous PumpColorado Prior Authorization List, Pg 42 Original policy
36571Insertion of Peripherally Inserted Central Venous Access Device, with Subcutaneous Port; Age 5 Years or OlderColorado Prior Authorization List, Pg 42 Original policy
36581Replacement, Complete, of a Tunneled Centrally Inserted Central Venous Catheter, wo Sq Port or Pump, Via Same AccessColorado Prior Authorization List, Pg 42 Original policy
36582Replacement, Complete, of a Tunneled Centrally Inserted Central Venous Access Device, w Sq Port, Via Same AccessColorado Prior Authorization List, Pg 42 Original policy
36583Replacement, Complete, of a Tunneled Centrally Inserted Central Venous Access Device, w Sq Pump, Via Same AccessColorado Prior Authorization List, Pg 42 Original policy
36589Removal of Tunneled Central Venous Catheter, without Subcutaneous Port or PumpColorado Prior Authorization List, Pg 42 Original policy
36590Removal of Tunneled Central Venous Access Device, with Subcutaneous Port or Pump, Central or Peripheral InsertionColorado Prior Authorization List, Pg 42 Original policy
36821Arteriovenous Anastomosis, Open; Direct, Any Site (Sep Proc)Colorado Prior Authorization List, Pg 43 Original policy
36901Introduction of needle(s) and/or catheter(s), dialysis circuit, with diagnostic angiography of the dialysis circuit, including all direct puncture(s) and catheter placement(s)Colorado Prior Authorization List, Pg 43 Original policy
36902Introduction of needle(s) and/or catheter(s), dialysis circuit, with diagnostic angiography of the dialysis circuit, including all direct puncture(s) and catheter placement(s)Colorado Prior Authorization List, Pg 43 Original policy
36903Introduction of needle(s) and/or catheter(s), dialysis circuit, with diagnostic angiography of the dialysis circuit, including all direct puncture(s) and catheter placement(s)Colorado Prior Authorization List, Pg 43 Original policy
36905Percutaneous transluminal mechanical thrombectomy and/or infusion for thrombolysis,dialysis circuit, any method, including all imaging and radiological supervision and interprColorado Prior Authorization List, Pg 43 Original policy
36906Percutaneous transluminal mechanical thrombectomy and/or infusion for thrombolysis,dialysis circuit, any method, including all imaging and radiological supervision and interprColorado Prior Authorization List, Pg 43 Original policy
37220Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, iliac artery, unilateral, initial vessel; with transluminal angioplastyColorado Prior Authorization List, Pg 43 Original policy
37221Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, iliac artery, unilateral, initial vessel; with transluminal stent placement(s), includes angioplasty within the same vesColorado Prior Authorization List, Pg 43 Original policy
37222Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, iliac artery, each additional ipsilateral iliac vessel; with transluminal angioplasty (List separately in addition to coColorado Prior Authorization List, Pg 43 Original policy
37223Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, iliac artery, each additional ipsilateral iliac vessel; with transluminal stent placement(s), includes angioplasty withiColorado Prior Authorization List, Pg 43 Original policy

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