What insurance policy changes affect CPT 77067?

There are 16 tracked policy changes affecting CPT 77067, including updates from NY Medicaid, Humana, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care. Each change may modify coverage criteria, reimbursement rates, or prior-authorization requirements.

Which payers have updated policy for CPT 77067?

Payers that have issued tracked updates for CPT 77067 include: NY Medicaid, Humana, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Highmark, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi.

How do I get notified when CPT 77067 policy changes?

Create a free account at PolicyChanges.app and save a search filtered to CPT 77067. You will receive a daily digest email whenever a new policy change references this code.

Why do payers change policies for CPT 77067?

Payers revise policies for individual billing codes to align with updated clinical guidelines, CMS rule changes, fraud and abuse prevention measures, or network cost-management goals. Changes can affect medical necessity criteria, place-of-service restrictions, bundling rules, or whether a code requires prior authorization.

77067 — A screening mammogram of both breasts that includes computer analysis to help detect abnormalities.: Insurance Policy Changes

77067 Insurance Policy Changes

CPT 77067, in plain terms, covers A screening mammogram of both breasts that includes computer analysis to help detect abnormalities. CPT 77067 is referenced in 16 tracked payer policy changes from NY Medicaid, Humana, and 3 other payers. For billers and coders, staying current on payer-specific coverage criteria, reimbursement rules, and prior-authorization requirements for CPT 77067 is critical to clean claim submission. Each entry below links to the full policy analysis with effective dates and action steps.

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Increase in Reimbursement for Article 28 Clinic Providers Delivering Mental Health Services

NY Medicaid·Effective Jan 1, 2027

This policy contains multiple updates effective January 1, 2027: (1) NYS Medicaid prior authorization timelines are changing from 21 days to 7 days for standard requests and 72 hours for expedited requests, with a potential 14-day extension for additional information; (2) NYS Medicaid now covers breast cancer screening, diagnostic imaging, and testing with no patient cost-sharing, including mammograms, ultrasounds, MRI, and biopsies per specific clinical guidelines. The policy also encourages provider enrollment in ePACES/eMedNY eXchange for electronic claim submission and real-time prior auth requests.

77067 Insurance Policy Changes

New Electronic Remit Regeneration Requests on the eMedNY Website

New York State Medicaid Prescriber Education Program: Free 1.5 Hour Continuing Education on Antibiotic Stewardship

New York State Medicaid Evidence Based Benefit Review Advisory Committee to Review AI-Enabled Devices for Diabetic Retinopathy Screening

Billing for Services Provided to the Office of Mental Health Residential Treatment Facility Residents

Reminder: Medicaid Attestation Required for New York State Medicaid Members Enrolled in Qualifying Clinical Trials

New York State Medicaid Coverage of Basivertebral Nerve Ablation

Increase in Reimbursement for Article 28 Clinic Providers Delivering Mental Health Services

New York State Medicaid Reminder on Documentation and Records Retention Requirements

Childhood Vaccine Counseling

New York State Medicaid Coverage of Breast Cancer Screening, Imaging, and Testing for Management and Treatment

New PA Timelines:

Prior Approval Changes Effective January 1, 2027

Breast Imaging - Medicare Advantage (Revised)

Change to HEDIS® specification for breast cancer screening

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Tips for Rescheduling Patients before January

Computer-aided Detection in Conjunction with Digitized Screen-Film Mammography or Full-Field Digital Mammography