What insurance policy changes affect HCPCS A2045?

There are 18 tracked policy changes affecting HCPCS A2045, including updates from Anthem BCBS, Medical Mutual of Ohio, Health Net. Each change may modify coverage criteria, reimbursement rates, or prior-authorization requirements.

Which payers have updated policy for HCPCS A2045?

Payers that have issued tracked updates for HCPCS A2045 include: Anthem BCBS, Medical Mutual of Ohio, Health Net, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island, BCBS Michigan, Blue Cross NC, Texas Medicaid, Indiana Medicaid (IHCP), Michigan Medicaid - MDHHS.

How do I get notified when HCPCS A2045 policy changes?

Create a free account at PolicyChanges.app and save a search filtered to HCPCS A2045. You will receive a daily digest email whenever a new policy change references this code.

Why do payers change policies for HCPCS A2045?

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.

A2045 — Novashield or novogen wound matrix, per square centimeter: Insurance Policy Changes

A2045 Insurance Policy Changes

HCPCS A2045 is officially defined as "Novashield or novogen wound matrix, per square centimeter." HCPCS A2045 is referenced in 18 tracked payer policy changes from Anthem BCBS, Medical Mutual of Ohio, and 7 other payers. For billers and coders, staying current on payer-specific coverage criteria, reimbursement rules, and prior-authorization requirements for HCPCS A2045 is critical to clean claim submission. Each entry below links to the full policy analysis with effective dates and action steps.

High impact

[California] Precertification/prior authorization requirement changes

Anthem BCBS·Effective Dec 1, 2026

Effective December 1, 2026, Anthem Blue Cross Medicare Advantage plans in California are adding prior authorization requirements for 30 specific procedure and supply codes, including prostate cancer screening (0591U), skin graft procedures (1044T-1049T, G0682, G0684), esophageal procedures (43192, 43201, 43210, 43236, 43497), neurolytic injections (64624), wound care matrices, neurostimulator generators, and orthotic devices. Claims submitted without prior authorization for these codes may be denied as ineligible for payment.

A2045 Insurance Policy Changes

[California] Precertification/prior authorization requirement changes

[California] Precertification/prior authorization requirement changes

[Virginia] Precertification/prior authorization requirement changes

[Ohio] Precertification/prior authorization requirement changes

[Virginia] Precertification/prior authorization requirement changes

Mutual News June 2026 Newsletter

26-629 Updates to Prior Authorization Requirements

26-630 Updates to Prior Authorization Requirements

Additional HCPCS Level II Code Changes and Modifier Changes

HCPCS 1st-quarter update: New, deleted codes

Medical Policy Update April 1, 2026

First Quarter 2026 HCPCS Updates for Texas Medicaid

First Quarter 2026 HCPCS Updates for the CSHCN Services Program

26-628 Updates to Prior Authorization Requirements

BT202649: Coverage and billing information for the April 2026 quarterly HCPCS codes update

BT202678: Updated coverage and billing information for the April 2026 quarterly HCPCS codes update

MMP 26-15: Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) Code Updates

Payment policy updates