Prior Auth Required

99212 - Terminology (CPT®) codes , , , and and modifier 25 when a minor

This procedure appears on the selected insurer prior authorization source.

Prior authorizationPrior Auth Required
Procedure / ServiceTerminology (CPT®) codes , , , and and modifier 25 when a minor
Procedure / Service Description

medicine, professional society recommendations, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services - Evaluation and Management Codes with Modifier 25 Cigna will require the submission of office notes on claims submitted with evaluation and management (E&M) Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) codes 99212, 99213, 99214, and 99215 and modifier 25 when a minor procedure is billed. The E&M line will be denied if documentation that supports that a significant and separately identifiable service is not provided. Denials will include administrative appeal

Likely documents
  • Confirm benefit details
  • Submit clinical notes if requested by the plan
Next actions
  • Confirm the current plan policy before submission.
  • Use the insurer authorization workflow for this listed code.