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Skin and Soft Tissue Substitute Prior Authorization Updates
Fecha: 15/09/25
Ambetter from Meridian is notifying providers of an update to the policy regarding prior authorizations of Skin and Soft Tissue Substitutes. Effective November 15, 2025, the codes below will be updated to require a prior authorization.
Code | Code Description | Upcoming Change |
Q4173 | PALINGEN OR PALINGEN XPLUS | Authorization required for all providers. |
Q4204 | XWRAP PER SQ CM | Authorization required for all providers. |
Q4250 | AMNIOAMP-MP PER SQ CM | Authorization required for all providers. |
Q4248 | DERMACYTE AMNIOTIC MEMBRANE ALLOGRAFT PER SQ CM | Authorization required for all providers. |
Q4234 | XCELLERATE PER SQ CM | Authorization required for all providers. |
All policies and procedures are regularly reviewed as part of our commitment to delivering quality, cost-effective care for Ambetter from Meridian members. Please contact the Ambetter from Meridian provider engagement team for additional information and questions related to this policy update. To check if an authorization is needed, please utilize our Pre-Auth Check Tool.