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Medical Benefit Drug Policy — HCPCS code additions

This document provides updates and instructions related to UnitedHealthcare's Medical Benefit Drug Policy, including added HCPCS codes and guidance on interpreting standard benefit plans; it affects providers and payers operating under UnitedHealthcare plans.

Policy Summary

PayerUnitedHealthcare

PolicyMedical Benefit Drug Policy — HCPCS code additions

Policy CodePolicy N/A

Change TypeHCPCS codes added

Effective Date

Next Review Date

Key ActionWhen deciding coverage, reference federal, state, or contractual benefit plan requirements; those requirements govern in case of conflict.

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POLICY UPDATE CHANGES

Added HCPCS codes J0218, J0567, J1203, J1809, J2998, J3397, J9256, J9333, J9334, and J9376.

Archived previous policy version CS2026D0990Y.

10HCPCS codes added

1Archived prior policy

Application and Coverage Guidance

Application notes

Guidance on applying the policy:

When deciding coverage, reference federal, state, or contractual benefit plan requirements; those govern in case of conflict.

Before using this policy, check the federal, state, or contractual requirements for benefit plan coverage.

UnitedHealthcare reserves the right to modify its Policies and Guidelines as necessary; this Medical Benefit Drug Policy is provided for informational purposes and does not constitute medical advice.

UnitedHealthcare may use third-party tools (e.g., InterQual) to assist in administering health benefits; policies are intended to be used with the independent professional medical judgment of a qualified health care provider.

HCPCS Code Updates and Coding Notes

Policy Summary

PayerUnitedHealthcare

PolicyMedical Benefit Drug Policy — HCPCS code additions

Policy CodePolicy N/A

Change TypeHCPCS codes added

Effective Date

Next Review Date

Key ActionWhen deciding coverage, reference federal, state, or contractual benefit plan requirements; those requirements govern in case of conflict.

SourceLink

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Instructions for Use and Provider Guidance

Documentation Required

Reference federal, state, and contractual plan requirements; verify before use

When applying this Medical Benefit Drug Policy, providers must reference applicable federal, state, or contractual requirements for the member’s benefit plan because those requirements may differ from UnitedHealthcare’s standard benefit plan; in the event of a conflict, the federal, state, or contractual requirements govern. Verify the member’s plan-specific federal, state, or contractual requirements before using this policy. UnitedHealthcare may also use third‑party tools (for example, InterQual) to assist in administering health benefits.

Reference the member’s federal, state, and contractual benefit plan requirements — those govern if they conflict with this policy.
Verify plan-specific requirements prior to relying on this policy for coverage decisions.
Be aware UnitedHealthcare may use third‑party criteria tools (e.g., InterQual) to assist with determinations.

Policy Definitions and Tools

Medical Benefit Drug Policy — definition

TermMedical Benefit Drug Policy

PurposeProvides assistance in interpreting UnitedHealthcare standard benefit plans

Priority of requirementsFederal, state, or contractual benefit plan requirements govern in the event of conflict with the standard benefit plan

ScopeInformational; does not constitute medical advice

InterQual — third-party tool

TermInterQual

RoleExample of a third-party tool UnitedHealthcare may use to assist in administering health benefits

Use contextMay be used alongside UnitedHealthcare Medical Benefit Drug Policies to assist benefit determinations

Not medical adviceTools like InterQual assist administration but policies do not constitute medical advice

J0218
J0567
J1203
J1809
J2998
J3397
J9256
J9333
J9334
J9376

J0218
J0567
J1203
J1809
J2998
J3397
J9256
J9333
J9334
J9376