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Important Prior Authorization Updates

Date: 12/31/25

(Effective Apr. 1, 2026)


As part of our ongoing work to improve the prior authorization (PA) process for both providers and members, Ambetter from Peach State Health Plan wants to share some important updates to our PA requirements. Our goal is to reduce administrative burden, simplify submission and approval processes, and facilitate timely access to appropriate, high-quality care.
Code change details can be found below. These changes may include:

  • Removing PA requirements based on criticality of review and clinical need.
  • Creating a more uniform set of prior authorization requirements across our markets and lines of businesses, including adding and changing some PA requirements, to simplify processes, reduce confusion for providers, and support future efforts to expand real-time responses to requests.

If you have questions about specific prior authorization codes or how these changes affect your practice, please reach out to your local Provider Engagement representative.

Service Category

PA Rule

Services

Procedure codes

Behavioral HealthPA RequiredTreatment ServicesH0017
DME ServicesPA RequiredDiabetic Drugs And SuppliesA9276, A9277
No PA Required for PAR providersDiabetic Drugs And SuppliesA9279
WheelchairsK0004
Drug CodesPA RequiredInjectionsJ0887
Genetic AnalysisNo PA Required for PAR providersGenetic Testing81252
Pain ManagementPA RequiredSurgery-Nervous System64495
Physical MedicineNo PA Required for PAR providersOrthotic & ProstheticL5652
Surgery ProceduresPA RequiredSurgery-Cardiovascular System37799
Surgery-Musculoskeletal System25111, 29848