Skip to main content

Evolent (Formerly National Imaging Associates) Medicare Prior Authorization Update: Effective 10/1/2025

Starting October 1, 2025, Evolent will no longer require prior authorization will for the following CT and transthoracic echocardiogram procedure codes for Medicare members:

Procedure Codes No Longer Requiring Prior Authorization from Evolent

Procedure Codes

No Longer Requiring Prior Authorization Effective 10/01/2025

Procedure

Procedure Codes

Chest CT

71250, 71260, 71270, 0722T

CT for Low Dose Lung Cancer Screening

71271

CT of the Pelvis and Abdomen

74176, 74177, 74178, 0722T

Transthoracic Echocardiogram

93303, 93304, 93306, 93307, 93308, 93320, 93321, 93325, 93356

Important Notes:

  • Non-participating providers still require prior authorization for all HMO services unless otherwise specified.
    • Wellcare (PPO): A complete CPT/HCPCS code list can be viewed in the online Medicare Prior Authorization Tool
    • Wellcare by Allwell (HMO): Review the Pre-Auth Check Tool on our website www.azcompletehealth.com > For Providers> Pre-Auth Check to confirm if a CPT/HCPCS code requires prior authorization
  • The ordering/prescribing provider is responsible for verifying which codes require prior authorization.
  • Always verify member eligibility and benefits before providing service. Payment, regardless of prior authorization, is contingent on the member’s eligibility at the time service is rendered.

Questions?

Contact your Provider Engagement Account Manager. Need their contact information? Email us at: AzCHProviderEngagement@azcompletehealth.com

Icon ng Makipag-ugnayan sa Amin

Kailangan ng tulong? Narito kami para sa iyo.

Makipag-ugnayan sa Amin
Y0020_WCM_178064E_M Last Updated On: 10/1/2025