UnitedHealthcare's Medicare Advantage prior authorization cuts by category - Becker's Payer Issues

Here are the number of cuts UnitedHealthcare is making to its Medicare Advantage prior authorization requirements, broken down by category. See the individual codes being eliminated here.

Effective Sept. 1

Breast reconstruction (non-mastectomy): 18

Hysterectomy: 2

Spin surgery: 2

Vein procedures: 4

Durable medical equipment: 129

Orthotics/prosthetics: 305

Effective Nov. 1

Radiology: 61

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