Prior authorization demonstration for certain services in Ambulatory Surgical Centers (ASC) in the state of California will go into effect on December 15, 2025. Providers can submit prior authorization requests beginning on December 1, 2025, for dates of service on or after December 15, 2025.

Prior Authorization

Part B Prior Authorization Programs

Prior Authorization Demonstration for Certain Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) Services in California - On December 15, 2025 in the state of California, a CMS prior authorization demonstration of certain ASC services will begin. View ASC services that require prior authorization, the authorization process, how to submit a prior authorization request, the documentation requirements and coverage for the 5 services: blepharoplasty, botulinum toxin injections, panniculectomy, rhinoplasty, and vein ablation.

Prior Authorization for Repetitive, Scheduled Non-Emergent Ambulance Transport (RSNAT) Services - View Ambulance services that require prior authorization, the authorization process, how to submit a prior authorization request, the documentation requirements and coverage for the 2 services: A0426 - Ambulance service, advanced life support, nonemergency transport, level 1 (ALS 1); and A0428 - Ambulance service, basic life support, nonemergency transport (BLS).

Other Prior Authorization Programs

Part A Prior Authorization for Certain Hospital Outpatient Department (OPD) Services - This Program applies to Part A PTAN OPD billing only. Please navigate to Noridian Medicare Part A JE > Medical Review > Prior Authorization to view outpatient department services that require prior authorization, the authorization process, how to submit a prior authorization request, and the documentation requirements and coverage for the 8 services: blepharoplasty, botulinum toxin injections, panniculectomy, rhinoplasty, vein ablation, spinal cord neurostimulator, cervical fusion and facet joint intervention for pain management.

For questions, please contact PartApriorauth@noridian.com

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California ASC Prior Auth Demo Codes

Starting December 15, 2025

Blepharoplasty, Eyelid Surgery, Brow Lift, and related services
15820, 15821, 15822, 15823, 67900, 67901, 67902, 67903, 67904, 67906, 67908
Botulinum Toxin Injection

64612, 64615

Procedure codes must be paired with a botulinum product HCPCS code: J0585, J0586, J0587, J0588

Panniculectomy, Excision of Excess Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (Including Lipectomy), and related services
15830, 15847, 15877
Rhinoplasty and related services
20912, 21210, 30400, 30410, 30420, 30430, 30435, 30450, 30460, 30462, 30465, 30520
Vein Ablation and related services
36473, 36474, 36475, 36476, 36478, 36479, 36482, 36483