Prior Authorizations Lists for Designated Groups
The procedures or services on the lists below may require prior authorization or prenotification by BCBSTX Medical Management or other designated vendor for certain designated groups.
- These lists are not exhaustive.
- The presence of codes on these lists does not necessarily indicate coverage under the member/participant’s benefits contract.
- Consult Availity® or your preferred vendor for eligibility and benefits, the member/participant benefit booklet or contact a customer service representative to determine coverage for a specific medical service or supply
ERS Prior Authorizations
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Important HealthSelect of Texas® Prior Authorization Procedure Code Update: Effective Sept. 1, 2021, the following procedure codes are being removed from the list of services that require prior authorization. HealthSelect of Texas® Prior Authorization Removals as of 9/1/2021 Refer to HealthSelect of Texas® Prior Authorization Procedure Code Update for more information on this change. |
ERS Consumer Directed HealthSelectSM In-Area (Texas)
Effective 9/1/2020:
Effective 3/1/2020 – 8/31/2020:
Effective 8/1/2018 – 2/29/2020:
Effective 9/1/2017:
ERS HealthSelect of Texas® In-Area (Texas)
Effective 9/1/2020:
ERS HealthSelect of Texas® (In-Texas) Prior Authorization & Referral Requirements List – 9/1/2020 
Effective 3/1/2020 – 8/31/2020:
Effective 8/1/2018 – 2/29/2020:
Effective 9/1/2017:
ERS HealthSelect of Texas® & Consumer Directed HealthSelectSM Out-Of-State
Effective 9/1/2020
Effective 3/1/2020
Effective 8/1/2018 – 2/29/2020:
Effective 9/1/2017:
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BCBSTX makes no endorsement, representations or warranties regarding any products or services offered by Availity, eviCore or AIM. The vendors are solely responsible for the products or services they offer. If you have any questions regarding any of the products or services they offer, you should contact the vendor(s) directly.
Please note that checking eligibility and benefits, and/or the fact that a service or treatment has been prior authorized or predetermined for benefits is not a guarantee of payment. Benefits will be determined once a claim is received and will be based upon, among other things, the member’s eligibility and the terms of the member’s certificate of coverage applicable on the date services were rendered. If you have questions, contact the number on the member’s ID card.
