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On August 6, 2012, Cigna is updating their list of CPT and HCPCS codes to include additional codes (including pharmacy codes) that will require precertification.  At this time, 10 codes will also be removed from the precertification list.

Medical codes that will no longer require precertification on August 6, 2012:

• 0050T, 27437, C9273, C8729, S3905, 0160T, 27438, C9728, L8699, S9024

Medical codes being added to the precertification list on August 6, 2012:

• 20527, 65771, L1840, L8042, L8049, 22520, 81223, L1844, L8043, S0800, 22522, 96446, L1846, L8044, 26341, 0192T, L8040, L8046, 65767, E0604, L8041, L8047

Pharmacy codes being added to the precertification list on August 6, 2012:

• J2503, C9276, J9033, J2778, C9399, J9179

To view the complete list of services requiring precertification of coverage, log in to Cigna for Health Care Professionals and click on “Precertification” under “Popular Links”.  If you are not currently registered for the Cigna for Health Care Professionals website, you will need to register to log in. Go to CignaforHCP.com and click on “Register Now”.

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