UnitedHealthcare Pain Injections - Spine prior authorization requirements (2026)
What UnitedHealthcare generally requires to approve Pain Injections - Spine (CPT 62281, 62291, 62292), for Commercial plans. Yes. UnitedHealthcare generally requires prior authorization for Pain Injections - Spine (CPT 62281, 62291, 62292).
Medical-necessity criteria UnitedHealthcare generally applies
Prior authorization required for all states
Diagnoses that commonly support medical necessity
ICD-10-CM diagnoses frequently associated with medical necessity for Pain Injections - Spine. Confirm the covered diagnosis list against the current UnitedHealthcare policy.
Commonly required documentation
- Imaging studies, pain assessment records
How to submit
- Method: portal
- Portal: Evicore
- Typical turnaround: about 3 days
Sources & verification
Includes G0259; epidural and facet injections Last verified 2026-05-06.
Frequently asked questions
Does UnitedHealthcare require prior authorization for Pain Injections - Spine?
Yes. UnitedHealthcare generally requires prior authorization for Pain Injections - Spine (CPT 62281, 62291, 62292).
What does UnitedHealthcare require to approve Pain Injections - Spine?
Prior authorization required for all states Always confirm against the current UnitedHealthcare policy.
How long does a UnitedHealthcare prior authorization take?
UnitedHealthcare typically decides Pain Injections - Spine requests in about 3 days. Timeframes vary; check the payer portal.
Submitting Pain Injections - Spine to UnitedHealthcare?
Praxigen checks your clinical note against these criteria before you submit and drafts a policy-cited appeal if it is denied. You review and submit; nothing is sent automatically.