Priority Health Spinal Fusion Surgery prior authorization requirements (2026)

What Priority 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 commercial plans. Yes. Priority 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 Priority Health before submitting.

Medical-necessity criteria Priority Health generally applies

Prior authorization required via TurningPoint — spinal list includes "Spinal fusion surgeries (cervical, lumbar, sacral, scoliosis, thoracic)," inpatient or outpatient, all revisions; criteria reviewed annually by NASS. Exact thresholds in the TurningPoint portal Policies tab.

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 Priority 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 — TurningPoint Provider Guide — spinal surgical procedures (Priority Health) · effective 2024-09-01.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 Priority Health require prior authorization for Spinal Fusion Surgery?

Yes. Priority 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 Priority Health require to approve Spinal Fusion Surgery?

Prior authorization required via TurningPoint — spinal list includes "Spinal fusion surgeries (cervical, lumbar, sacral, scoliosis, thoracic)," inpatient or outpatient, all revisions; criteria reviewed annually by NASS. Exact thresholds in the TurningPoint portal Policies tab. Always confirm against the current Priority Health policy.

How long does a Priority Health prior authorization take?

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

Submitting Spinal Fusion Surgery to Priority Health?

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Other Priority 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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