Effective 1/1/26: Important Billing Code Update for Proprietary Laboratory Analysis

Fecha: 20/10/25

Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan would like to inform providers that CPT Code 0449U will no longer be a covered benefit as of January 1, 2026.

Please note the following code details:

• This is a Proprietary Laboratory Analysis (PLA) code that is only utilized by one provider.
• Similar services are available through in-network labs, such as Quest and LabCorp.

If you have questions about this bulletin or other provider resources, please contact your Provider Representative. To access their contact information visit Find My Provider Representative.