Braven Health Spinal Fusion Surgery prior authorization requirements (2026)

What Braven Health generally requires to approve Spinal Fusion Surgery (CPT C1821, 22102, 22103, 22210, 22212, 22214, 22216, 22220, 22222, 22224, 22226, 22532, 22533, 22534, 22548, 22551, 22552, 22554, 22556, 22558, 22585, 22590, 22595, 22600, 22610, 22612, 22614, 22630, 22632, 22633, 22634, 22830, 22840, 22841, 22842, 22843, 22844, 22845, 22846, 22847, 22848, 22849, 22853, 22854, 22859, 27278, 27279, 27280, 20930, 20931, 20936, 20937, 20938), for medicare_advantage plans. Yes. Braven Health generally requires prior authorization for Spinal Fusion Surgery (CPT C1821, 22102, 22103, 22210, 22212, 22214, 22216, 22220, 22222, 22224, 22226, 22532, 22533, 22534, 22548, 22551, 22552, 22554, 22556, 22558, 22585, 22590, 22595, 22600, 22610, 22612, 22614, 22630, 22632, 22633, 22634, 22830, 22840, 22841, 22842, 22843, 22844, 22845, 22846, 22847, 22848, 22849, 22853, 22854, 22859, 27278, 27279, 27280, 20930, 20931, 20936, 20937, 20938).

General reference compiled from public sources, last verified 2026-06-26. This is not a coverage determination or medical advice. Always confirm current requirements with Braven Health before submitting.

Medical-necessity criteria Braven Health generally applies

Prior authorization required — Spine Services lists "Spinal Fusion Surgeries (Cervical, Lumbar, Thoracic, Sacral, Scoliosis)" under TurningPoint, Braven in scope. Documented standard: conservative therapy attempted first; PT notes, radiographic findings, and a documented surgical plan required. Exact numeric criteria in TurningPoint's policy library (portal).

Diagnoses that commonly support medical necessity

ICD-10-CM diagnoses frequently associated with medical necessity for Spinal Fusion Surgery. Confirm the covered diagnosis list against the current Braven Health policy.

M43.16Spondylolisthesis, lumbar regionM48.061Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudicationM51.36Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region

How to submit

Sources & verification

  • BindingSource — Surgical & Implantable Device Management Program — Spine Services (Braven in scope).View

Binding = the payer's own policy. Proxy = a public, evidence-based clinical guideline the payer mirrors. Portal-only = the binding criteria are confirmed in the administrator's portal. Always confirm against the payer for the member's specific plan. Last verified 2026-06-26.

Frequently asked questions

Does Braven Health require prior authorization for Spinal Fusion Surgery?

Yes. Braven Health generally requires prior authorization for Spinal Fusion Surgery (CPT C1821, 22102, 22103, 22210, 22212, 22214, 22216, 22220, 22222, 22224, 22226, 22532, 22533, 22534, 22548, 22551, 22552, 22554, 22556, 22558, 22585, 22590, 22595, 22600, 22610, 22612, 22614, 22630, 22632, 22633, 22634, 22830, 22840, 22841, 22842, 22843, 22844, 22845, 22846, 22847, 22848, 22849, 22853, 22854, 22859, 27278, 27279, 27280, 20930, 20931, 20936, 20937, 20938).

What does Braven Health require to approve Spinal Fusion Surgery?

Prior authorization required — Spine Services lists "Spinal Fusion Surgeries (Cervical, Lumbar, Thoracic, Sacral, Scoliosis)" under TurningPoint, Braven in scope. Documented standard: conservative therapy attempted first; PT notes, radiographic findings, and a documented surgical plan required. Exact numeric criteria in TurningPoint's policy library (portal). Always confirm against the current Braven Health policy.

How long does a Braven Health prior authorization take?

Turnaround varies by plan and submission method. Check the Braven Health portal for current timeframes.

Submitting Spinal Fusion Surgery to Braven Health?

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Other Braven Health prior authorization requirements

Anterior Cervical Discectomy and FusionArthroplasty (Joint Replacement)Arthroscopic Hip Surgery for Impingement Syndrome Including Labral RepairArtificial Intervertebral Disc Surgery (Cervical Spine)Artificial Intervertebral Disc Surgery (Lumbar Spine)Cervical, Lumbar and Thoracic Laminectomy and/or Laminotomy ProceduresCT Cervical Spine without contrastCT Lumbar Spine without contrastDorsal Column (Lumbar) Neurostimulators: Trial or ImplantationKnee ArthroscopyKnee MeniscectomyMRI Cervical Spine with contrast

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