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AETNA Commercial Plans: compression supplies non covered codes.

Posted on January 21, 2026 by KR2Medical Billing

Please note that this policy update applies to the members that have commercial plan types.

The affected codes: for any DOS on or after Jan 1st 2026, Aetna will consider the following codes for compression stockings to be a disposable supply and a standard benefit exclusion.

Codes:

For Texas Providers:

These changes apply to fully insured plans written in Texas and only if such changes are in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements. Changes for all other plans will be as outlined in this article.

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Aetna Medicare Advantage: reminder- certain post acute, skilled nursing and home health require pre- approval

Posted on January 20, 2026 by KR2Medical Billing

This change applies to the providers located in the following states:

NJ, NY, PA, VW

The pre-apporoval applies to some post-acute , skilled nursing, and home health services.

The following HCPCS are affected:

G0151: Services performed by a qualified physical therapist in the home health or hospice setting, each 15 minutes.
G0153: Services performed by a qualified speech-language pathologist in the home health or hospice setting, each 15 minutes.
G0155: Services of a clinical social worker in home health or hospice settings, each 15 minutes.
All the codes until G0162

As well as the following codes:

G0299- Direct skilled nursing services of a Registered Nurse (RN) in the home health or hospice setting, each 15 minutes.

G0300-Direct skilled nursing services of a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the home health or hospice setting, each 15 minutes.

G0463- Skilled services by a Registered Nurse (RN) for observing and assessing a patient’s condition.

G0496- Skilled services by a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for training or educating a patient or family member.

Inpatient Revenue code:

128- daily medical management, skilled rehab services, and regular physician (MD/NP/PA) oversight for intensive rehab patients

Skilled Nursing levels: 1,2,3,4.

Pre-auth process:

1. Go to EviCore.

2.Call 1-888-622-7329 during normal business hours.

3.Fax a request form to 866-705-3574 (Aetna Home Health), 855-633-8631 (AETNA PAC Initial) or 877- 502-0810 (AETNA PAC Concurrent)

For any urgent requess, when member requires services in less than 48 hours, please call eviCore.

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PrEP proper billing and coding

Posted on October 19, 2025 by KR2Medical Billing

Proper Medical coding and billing is important to the financial health of your practice!

Medication codes:

Administration code

Please avoid using the regular 96372 administration code. Instead use the following administration code: G0012

This code is used when the provider physically administers the PrEP medication.

Supply Code

For the oral PrEP pharmacies should bill: Q0251

ICD-10 codes:

F19.10, F19.20, Z11.3, Z11.4, Z20.2, Z20.6, Z29.81, Z72.51- Z72.53, Z72.89, Z79.899

These services are classified as preventative medicine.

Based on which insurance payers your office accepts, there can be some variations of coverage to the additional services that may be related to PrEP. Please make sure you check with the insurance payers before performing any services for additional coverage information.

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