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Important Prior Authorization Updates: Effective Feb. 1 2026

Fecha: 31/10/25

As part of our ongoing work to improve the prior authorization (PA) process for both providers and members, Ambetter Health 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

DME Services

No PA Required

Wheelchairs

K0739

Drug Codes

No PA Required

Injections

J0640

Surgery Procedures

PA Required

Digestive System

43281, 43282, 49329

Male Genitalia

55866

Musculoskeletal System

28300, 28308