New Genetic and Molecular Prior Authorization Codes Under Medicaid

Apr 08, 2026

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New Genetic and Molecular Prior Authorization Codes Under Medicaid

Effective July 01, 2026, UnitedHealthcare will update its prior authorization requirements for genetic and molecular testing to align with the latest changes issued by the American Medical Association. This update applies to select UnitedHealthcare commercial plans as well as UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans.

Affected plans

The revised requirements apply nationwide to the following plans:

Neighborhood Health Partnership, Inc.
UnitedHealthcare Level Funded
UnitedHealthcare Oxford
UnitedHealthcare of the River Valley
UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans

New procedure codes being added

Along with the currently included codes, the following procedure codes will now require prior authorization or advance notification:

0616U
0618U
0619U
0622U
0623U
0624U
0625U
0626U
0627U
0628U

Additional details are available in UnitedHealthcare’s genetic and molecular testing resources.

How to submit and manage prior authorizations

Providers can complete the process through the UnitedHealthcare Provider Portal by following these steps:

Sign in using your One Healthcare ID
If you do not have an account, complete the registration process
From the main menu, choose Prior Authorizations
In the Prior Authorization & Notification tool, scroll to Create a new notification or prior authorization request
Select Create New Submissions
Enter the required details and submit the request

For support, providers can connect with UnitedHealthcare through the 24/7 chat feature available in the UnitedHealthcare Provider Portal.

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