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Medicare Prior Authorization - 2023

Date: 11/18/22

List effective January 1, 2023

Sunflower Health Plan requires prior authorization (PA) as a condition of payment for many services. This notice contains information regarding such prior authorization requirements and is applicable to all Medicare products offered by Sunflower Health Plan.

Sunflower is committed to delivering cost-effective quality care to our members. This effort requires us to ensure that our members receive only treatment that is medically necessary according to current standards of practice. Prior authorization is a process initiated by the physician in which we verify the medical necessity of a treatment in advance using independent objective medical criteria and/or in network utilization, where applicable.

It is the ordering/prescribing provider’s responsibility to determine which specific codes require prior authorization. 

Please verify eligibility and benefits prior to rendering services for all members. Payment, regardless of authorization, is contingent on the member’s eligibility at the time service is rendered. NON-PAR PROVIDERS & FACILITIES REQUIRE AUTHORIZATION FOR ALL HMO SERVICES EXCEPT WHERE INDICATED.

For complete CPT/HCPCS code listing, please see Online Prior Authorization Tool.

Effective January 1, 2023, the following are changes to prior authorization requirements:

Service CategoryPA RuleServicesProcedure Codes
AnesthesiaNo PA RequiredAnesthesia for nerve blocks01991, 01992
AudiologyPA RequiredHearing aidV5256, V5258, V5261
No PA RequiredSpeech audiometry threshold0210T
Behavioral HealthPA RequiredBehavior assessments97151, 97152
Adaptive behavior treatment97153, 97154, 97155, 97156
No PA RequiredPsychotherapy, training & education90832, 90834, 90837, 90846, 90847, 90853, G0177
Hypnotherapy90880
Brief behavior assessment96127
Breast reconstructionPA Required except with breast cancer diagnosisBreast reconstruction19367, 19368, 19369
CardiovascularPA RequiredArtificial heart33927
Pulmonary artery pressure sensorC2624
Unlisted procedures37501
No PA RequiredOperative ablation33261
Exclusion left atrial appendage33267, 33268, 33269
Artificial heart removal/replacement33928, 33929
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)33953, 33954, 33955, 33956, 33957, 33958, 33959
External circulatory support92971, G0166
Carotid intima media thickness study93895
Carotid sinus baroreflex activation device0269T
Devices and monitoring0497T, 0498T, 0650T
Blinded procedure for NYHA Class III/IV heart failureC9758
Cochlear and other auditory implantsPA RequiredAuditory implant and deviceL8619, L8690, L8691
No PA RequiredReplacement Headset/headpieceL8615
Cosmetic and reconstructivePA RequiredLipectomy15876, 15878
Reconstruction head/face21175, 21179, 21180, 21181, 21182, 21183, 21184, 21255, 21256, 21260, 21261, 21263, 21267, 21268, 21275
Excision or surgical planing for rhinophyma30120
No PA RequiredReduction forehead21137, 21138, 21139
Otoplasty69300
DentalNo PA RequiredApplication of topical fluoride varnish99188
DermatologyPA RequiredChemodenervation of eccrine glands64650, 64653
No PA RequiredAutografts15131, 15135, 15136, 15150, 15152, 15155, 15156, 15157
Laser treatments17106, 0491T, 0492T
Cryotherapy17340
Incision and drainage, deep abscess22010, 22015
Cell therapy for scleroderma0489T, 0490T
Autologous platelet rich plasmaG0465
Diagnostic imagingPA RequiredMagnetic resonance image guided high intensity focused ultrasound0398T
No PA RequiredAblation, cryosurgical, of fibroadenoma19105
Discography72285, 72295
Ultrasound, targeted dynamic microbubble sonographic contrast characterization (non-cardiac)76979
Fluoroscopic guidance77002, 77003
Unlisted imaging procedures78199, 78399, 75899, 78799
Salivary gland imaging and function study78230, 78231, 78232
Gastrointestinal system imaging78261, 78282, 78299
Nervous system imaging78610, 78635, 78660, 78699
CAD for lesion detection0174T, 0175T
Myocardial imaging0331T, 0332T
Radiostereometric analysis (RSA)0348T, 0349T, 0350T
Optical coherence tomography (OCT)0351T, 0352T, 0353T, 0354T, 0443T, 0485T, 0486T, 0606T
Biomechanical mapping0487T
Spectroscopy studies0493T, 0641T, 0642T, 0658T
Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging for morphology and functionC9762, C9763
Set-up portable x-ray equipmentQ0092
DME & SuppliesPA RequiredWalker, heavy-dutyE0147
Hospital beds and accessoriesE0181, E0184, E0185, E0186, E0193, E0196, E0197, E0199, E0250, E0251, E0255, E0256, E0260, E0261, E0271, E0272, E0277, E0280, E0293, E0294, E0295, E0301, E0303, E0304, E0305, E0310, E0329, E0371, E0373
Respiratory devicesE0434, E0439, E0445, E0465, E0466, E0470, E0471, E0482, E0483, E0486, E1390, E1399
Patient liftsE0630, E0635, E0636, E0640
Pneumatic compressor devicesE0650, E0651, E0652, E0656, E0660, E0667, E0668, E0671, E0673, E0675, E0676
Nerve stimulatorsE0720, E0730, E0731, E0740, E0745, E0747, E0748, E0760, E0766
Diabetic devices & suppliesE0784, K0554
Continuous passive motion deviceE0935
Wheelchairs, power operated vehicles, and accessoriesE0953, E0954, E0956, E0957, E0973, E0981, E0982, E0990, E1002, E1007, E1008, E1010, E1016, E1028, E1031, E1035, E1038, E1050, E1060, E1088, E1150, E1161, E1195, E1226, E1230, E1236, E1238, E1240, E2209, E2210, E2228, E2300, E2310, E2312, E2313, E2322, E2325, E2330, E2331, E2359, E2361, E2363, E2365, E2366, E2367, E2370, E2373, E2374, E2375, E2376, E2377, E2378, E2381, E2382, E2383, E2386, E2387, E2388, E2389, E2390, E2391, E2392, E2394, E2395, E2396, E2397, E2603, E2604, E2605, E2606, E2607, E2608, E2609, E2613, E2615, E2616, E2617, E2620, E2621, E2622, E2623, E2624, E2626, E2627, K0003, K0004, K0005, K0006, K0007, K0010, K0017, K0018, K0019, K0037, K0042, K0043, K0044, K0045, K0047, K0051, K0052, K0053, K0069, K0070, K0071, K0072, K0077, K0108, K0195, K0733, K0739, K0800, K0801, K0806, K0808, K0813, K0816, K0820, K0821, K0822, K0823, K0824, K0825, K0826, K0827, K0828, K0835, K0836, K0837, K0838, K0839, K0841, K0842, K0843, K0848, K0849, K0856, K0857, K0858, K0859, K0861, K0862, K0863
Upper & lower limb bracing devicesE1800, E1801, E1805, E1810, E1811, E1815, E1825
Speech generating device/accessoryE2508, E2510, E2512
No PA RequiredSkin protection suppliesE0188, E0190, E0191, A4640
Pump or water circulating padE0236
Respiratory equipmentE0550, E0555, E0560, E0565, E0600, E0615, E0621, E0700, E0781, E0791, K0730
Traction equipment, trapeze bars, extremity belt/harnessE0849, E0855, E0870, E0910, E0911, E0912, E0940, E0945
Wheelchairs and accessoriesE0950, E0951, E0952, E0955, E0960, E0978, E0995, E1020, E2202, E2203, E2204, E2311, E2321, E2323, E2326, E2342, E2601, E2602, E2611, E2612, E2619, K0002, K0038, K0039, K0040, K0041, K0056, K0073
Infusion pumps and suppliesA4220, A4222, A4602, B9004, K0455, K0552, K0553, K0603
HelmetA8003
Miscellaneous DME suppliesA4465, A5102, A7048, A9999
Surgical suppliesC1761, C1823, L8612, L8684
EndocrinologyPA RequiredUnlisted laparoscopy procedure60659
No PA RequiredAmbulatory continuous glucose monitoring95250
Creation of subcutaneous pocket/removal implantable interstitial glucose sensor0446T, 0447T, 0448T
Enteral & Parenteral nutritionPA RequiredIn-line cartridge digestive enzymeB4105
No PA RequiredNutritionB4103, B4104, B4149, B4150, B4152, B4153, B4154, B4155, B4160, B4161, B4185
Home therapyS9340, S9341, S9342, S9343
GastroenterologyPA RequiredUnlisted laparoscopy, spleen38129
Transoral lower esophageal myotomy43497
No PA RequiredEsophagogastroduodenoscopy43235, 43236, 43237, 43238, 43239, 43240, 43241, 43242, 43245, 43247, 43248, 43249, 43250, 43251, 43253, 43254, 43255, 43259
Gastric/gastrointestinal systems surgery/procedures43651, 43652, 43882, 44139, 44899, 45499, 47570, 0184T
General surgeryNo PA RequiredHernia repair49495, 49496, 49505, 49525, 49550, 49570, 49585, 49650, 49651
Adrenalectomy60545
Genetic counselingNo PA RequiredGenetic counseling services96040
GynecologyNo PA RequiredVulvectomy56632, 56637, 56640
Stress incontinence treatment, revision/removal of vaginal graft57288, 57289, 57296
Hysteroscopy58558, 58565, 58579
Laparoscopy58672, 58673, 58674, 58679
Resection initial/tumor debulking58950, 58958
Hysterectomy after cesarean59525
Uterine fibroids(s) ablation0404T
Home careNo PA RequiredHome visit99501, 99502, 99503, 99505, 99506, 99507, 99511
InfertilityPA RequiredArtificial insemination58321, 58322, 58323, 58345
Embryo transfer58970, 58974, 58976
Infusion servicesNo PA RequiredInfusion and home infusion therapy96371, 96422, 96425, 96440, 96549 S9346, S9348, S9364, S9366, S9367, S9494, S9500
Injectable medicationsStep therapyInjectablesJ2777, J3299, Q2056, Q5124, Q5125
PA RequiredInjectablesC9047, J0135, J0180, J0221, J0565, J0596, J0630, J0725, J0745, J1170, J1290, J1322, J1560, J1600, J1620, J1726, J1729, J1744, J1750, J1756, J1830, J2358, J2440, J2502, J2504, J3060, J3355, J7175, J7179, J7189, J7196, J7201, J7209, Q0138, Q0139, Q0221, Q2026
No PA RequiredInjectables0481T, C9257, C9290, J0122, J0130, J0200, J0205, J0210, J0215, J0288, J0289, J0300, J0348, J0380, J0390, J0395, J0401, J0470, J0475, J0480, J0485, J0520, J0583, J0600, J0620, J0637, J0714, J0740, J0742, J0770, J0834, J0841, J0875, J0878, J0887, J0895, J1071, J1162, J1180, J1201, J1250, J1265, J1270, J1320, J1325, J1327, J1436, J1440, J1451, J1452, J1571, J1573, J1640, J1645, J1652, J1655, J1730, J1738, J1833, J1835, J1890, J1945, J1950, J1960, J1990, J2248, J2260, J2265, J2270, J2274, J2278, J2315, J2320, J2407, J2425, J2426, J2513, J2547, J2670, J2724, J2725, J2730, J2770, J2788, J2792, J2810, J2910, J2916, J2995, J3070, J3090, J3095, J3145, J3265, J3280, J3320, J3350, J3364, J3365, J3400, J7168, J7316, Q5105, S0020, S0028, S0030, S0032, S0073, S0077, S0078, S0164, S0171
LaboratoryPA RequiredDMD (Dystrophin)81161
Multianalyte assay tests0014M, 0017M
Proprietary Laboratory Analysis (PLA) Codes0002U, 0003U, 0027U, 0037U, 0040U, 0062U, 0063U, 0092U, 0093U, 0105U, 0108U, 0112U, 0117U, 0163U, 0169U, 0170U, 0171U, 0174U, 0177U, 0180U, 0181U, 0182U, 0183U, 0184U, 0185U, 0186U, 0187U, 0188U, 0189U, 0190U, 0191U, 0192U, 0193U, 0194U, 0195U, 0196U, 0197U, 0198U, 0199U, 0200U, 0201U, 0242U, 0243U, 0244U, 0245U, 0246U, 0247U, 0250U, 0254U, 0329U
Quantitative drug testingG0481, G0482, G0483
No PA RequiredDrug tests80184, 80368, 83992, G0480, G0659
Unlisted lab procedures81099, 85999, 86849, 87999, 88099, 88749, 89240
Human leukocyte antigen (HLA) Typing81370, 81371, 81372, 81373, 81374, 81375, 81376, 81377, 81378, 81379, 81380, 81381, 81382, 81383, 86812, 86813, 86816, 86817, 86825, 86826 86828, 86829, 86830, 86831, 86832, 86833, 86834, 86835
Genetic and multianalyte assay tests81341, 81420, 81506, 81507, 82784, 87483, 88239
Proprietary Laboratory Analysis (PLA) Codes0140U, 0141U, 0142U, 0152U, 0206U, 0207U, 0210U, 0226U, 0251U, 0323U, 0330U, 0500T
MedicationPA RequiredBuprenorphine/naloxoneJ0574
Dexamethasone, ophthalmic insertJ1096
Ganciclovir 4.5 mg long-acting implantJ7310
Lymphocyte immune globulinJ7511
Treprostinil inhalation solutionJ7686
Iloprost inhalation solutionQ4074
Dextroamphetamine sulfate 5mgS0160
No PA RequiredBupivacaine collagen-matrix implant 1 mgC9089
Cinacalcet oral 1mg for (ESRD on dialysis)J0604
Phenylephrine & Ketorolac OphthalmicJ1097
Insulin for administration through DMEJ1817
Topical for actinic keratosisJ7308, J7309
Capsaicin patchJ7335, J7336
Parenteral solutionsJ7501, J7503, J7505, J7508, J7516, J7518, J7520, J7525, J7599
Inhalation solutionsJ2062, J7604, J7622, J7624, J7627, J7628, J7629, J7632, J7633, J7634, J7635, J7636, J7640, J7641, J7647, J7648, J7649, J7650, J7658, J7659, J7660, J7667, J7668, J7669, J7670, J7680, J7681, J7683, J7684, J7685, J7699
Non-inhalation drug for DMEJ7799
Unlisted chemo drugJ7999
AntiemeticsJ8498, J8597, Q0167, Q0174, S0183
Leuprolide acetate per 1mgJ9218
Drug or biological, part b drug competitive acquisition program (CAP)Q4082
Drugs for opioid use disorderS0106, S0109
CalcitrolS0169
Neonatal carePA RequiredUnlisted fetal invasive procedure59897
No PA RequiredInitiation of hypothermia in neonate99184
NeurologyPA RequiredCreation of lesion by stereotactic method61790, 61791
No PA RequiredGraft for facial nerve paralysis15840, 15841, 15842, 15845
Injection for myelogram/CT62284, 62294
Removal of implanted catheter62355
Quantitative sensory testing (QST)0106T, 0107T, 0108T, 0109T, 0110T
NeurostimulatorsPA RequiredInsertion/replacement neurostimulator0425T, 0426T
No PA RequiredElectronic analysis of neurostimulator95970, 95971, 95972, 95980, 95981, 95982
Removal of neurostimulators system0428T
Nutritional counselingNo PA RequiredNutritional counseling, dietitian visitS9470
OphthalmologyPA RequiredProsthetic eye, scleral cover shellV2623, V2627, V2629
No PA RequiredKeratoplasty, keratoprosthesis65730, 65750, 65755, 65756, 65757, 65770
Glaucoma treatments65855, 66170, 66172, 66183
Cataract procedures66820, 66821, 66825, 66830, 66840, 66850, 66852, 66940, 66982, 66983, 66984, 66985, 66986, 66987, 66988, 66989, 66991
Treatment of extensive/progressive retinopathy, scleral reinforcement67228, 67255
Unlisted ophthalmology procedure67399, 92499
Orbitotomy without bone flap67405
Canthotomy67715
Eyelid procedures67912, 67938, 67961, 67966, 67999
Conjunctiva procedures68325, 68340, 68360, 68371, 68399
Lacrimal procedures68761, 68899
Retinal prosthesis0100T
Ocular monitoring and screening0198T, 0329T, 0330T, 0333T, 0378T, 0379T
Scleral lensesV2531
OrthopedicPA RequiredComputer-assisted surgical navigation0054T, 0055T
No PA RequiredProcedures upper extremities23450, 23462, 23465, 23490, 24346, 25240, 25449, 25830, 26497, 26530, 26531, 26535, 26536
Open treatment of iliac spine(s)27215
Procedures lower extremities27330, 27455, 27457, 27538, 27540, 27830, 28302, 28302, 28510, 28705, 28715, 28725, 28730, 28735, 28737, 28740
Arthroscopy29800, 29830, 29835, 29847, 29900, 29902, 29904, 29905, 29906
Device placement for radiostereometric analysis0347T
SI Joint injectionG0259
Orthotics and ProstheticsPA RequiredProsthesis (penile)C1813, C2622
Spinal orthoticsL0456, L0457, L0462, L0464, L0482, L0486, L0491, L0631, L0636, L0637, L0648, L0650, L0999, L1005, L1499
Lower extremity orthoticsL1685, L1686, L1832, L1833, L1834, L1843, L1844, L1845, L1846, L1907, L1932, L1940, L1945, L1950, L1951, L1960, L1970, L1971, L1990, L2020, L2036, L2037, L2108, L2250, L2280, L2330, L2340, L2350, L2510, L2520, L2861, L2999, L3030, L3230, L3730, L3763, L3901, L3999, L4631
Lower extremity prostheticsL5000, L5020, L5050, L5100, L5210, L5220, L5301, L5312, L5321, L5331, L5530, L5540, L5580, L5590, L5611, L5617, L5626, L5631, L5643, L5645, L5646, L5647, L5648, L5649, L5650, L5651, L5652, L5653, L5665, L5671, L5673, L5677, L5679, L5681, L5683, L5700, L5701, L5703, L5704, L5705, L5706, L5707, L5781, L5782, L5785, L5790, L5811, L5812, L5814, L5816, L5822, L5828, L5840, L5845, L5848, L5856, L5857, L5920, L5940, L5950, L5960, L5961, L5962, L5964, L5968, L5973, L5975, L5976, L5979, L5980, L5981, L5984, L5986, L5987, L5988, L5999
Upper extremity prostheticsL6055, L6100, L6110, L6120, L6500, L6550, L6621, L6624, L6686, L6687, L6689, L6693, L6694, L6695, L6696, L6698, L6708, L6709, L6721, L6722, L6880, L6881, L6882, L6884, L6935, L6955, L7007, L7009, L7040, L7180, L7404, L7499, L8699, L8701, L9900
No PA RequiredImpression and prosthetic preparation21076, 21079, 21080, 21081, 21082, 21083, 21085
Cervical collarL0200
OrthoticsL0460, L0635, L1848, L2112, L2114, L2116, L3760, L3905, L3915, L3916, L3960, L4205, L5450, L5460
Battery charger(s)L7366, L7368
Custom breast prosthesisL8035
Artificial larynxL8500
Ocular implantL8610, L8670
OsteopathyNo PA RequiredOsteopathic manipulative treatment98925, 98926, 98927, 98928, 98929
OtolaryngologyNo PA RequiredSurgical procedures of nasal/sinus and ears31050, 31051, 31075, 31080, 31081, 31084, 31086, 31087, 31090, 31201, 31290, 31291, 31294, 31611, 69717, 69979
Pain managementPA RequiredInjection, anesthetic agent or steroid64400, 64408, 64415, 64416, 64417, 64418, 64420, 64421, 64430, 64445, 64446, 64447, 64448, 64449, 64454, 64480, 64484, 64491, 64492, 64494, 64495
Implant of hypoglossal neurostimulator64582
Destruction by neurolytic agent64634, 64636, 64640
No PA RequiredInjection, anesthetic agent64505, 64517, 64530
Destruction by neurolytic agent64620, 64630, 64632, 64680, 64681
PreventiveNo PA RequiredUnlisted preventative medicine service99429, 0358T
Preventive behavior change program0403T, 0488T
Professional servicesNo PA RequiredPhysician or other qualified health care professional supervision99380, G0068, G0128, G2082, G0039
PulmonologyPA RequiredDrug Induced Sleep Endoscopy (DISE)42975
No PA RequiredBronchoscopyC9751
Skin substitutePA RequiredSkin substitute productsQ4107, Q4108, Q4114, Q4123, Q4127, Q4130, Q4140, Q4141, Q4142, Q4143, Q4146, Q4147, Q4149, Q4150, Q4152, Q4156, Q4157, Q4164, Q4173, Q4175, Q4184, Q4185, Q4188, Q4189, Q4190, Q4191, Q4192, Q4193, Q4194, Q4198, Q4200, Q4201, Q4202, Q4203, Q4204, Q4249, Q4250, Q4254, Q4255, Q4112, Q4113
No PA RequiredDermal and epidermal substituteJ7340
Therapy servicePA RequiredActivity therapyG0176
No PA RequiredExtracorporeal shock wave0101T, 0102T
Transplant servicesNo PA RequiredSurgical preparation0494T, 0495T, 0496T
TransportationNo PA RequiredAmbulance servicesA0426, A0428, A0431, A0436, A0999
Unlisted misc. proceduresPA RequiredUnlisted procedure mediastinum, diaphragm, mouth39499, 39599, 40899
No PA RequiredUnlisted procedure, immunology95199
UrologyPA RequiredUnlisted laparoscopy, renal50549
No PA RequiredLithotripsy, extracorporeal shock wave50590
Closure of vesicouterine fistula51925
Cystourethroscopy52005, 52007, 52204, 52224, 52234, 52235, 52240, 52276, 52287, 52300, 52320, 52325, 52330, 52332, 52341, 52344, 52351, 52352, 52353, 52354, 52356, 52402, C9740, C9761, C9769
Insertion of tandem cuff53444
Transurethral radiofrequency micro-remodeling of female bladder neck and proximal53860
Destruction of penial lesion(s)54060
Unlisted laparoscopy, testis54699
Biopsy, prostate; needle or punch55700
VaccinesNo PA RequiredImmunizations/administration SARS-CoV-290376, 90620, 91311, 0112A