Medicare Advantage Medical Policy Updates

Effective August 15, 2026

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska Medicare Advantage is proud to work with our provider network to serve your patients, our members. We are updating several medical policies. Please review the changes and effective dates outlined here:

New Medical Policies 

Medical Policy:  M.94 MA Unlisted Procedure Codes 
Effective Date:  08/15/2026
Preauthorization Required: Yes

Codes: 15999, 21089, 21499, 21899, 22999, 23929, 24999, 25999, 26989, 27599, 27899, 29999, 30999, 31599, 33999, 36299, 37501, 37799, 38129, 38589, 38999, 39499, 39599, 40799, 40899, 41899, 42699, 42999, 43289, 43499, 43659, 43999, 44238, 44799, 44899, 44979, 45399, 45499, 45999, 46999, 47379, 47579, 47999, 49329, 49659, 49999, 50549, 50949, 51999, 54699, 55559, 55899, 58578, 58679, 59897, 60659, 60699, 66999, 67299, 67399, 67599, 67999, 68399, 68899, 69399, 69949, 69979

Policy Statement:   

    
Adding these codes to require Prior Authorization