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Prior Authorization Updates

Effective February 1, 2026

October 31 2025

As part of our ongoing work to improve the prior authorization (PA) process for both providers and members, 'Ohana Health Plan wants to share some important updates to our PA requirements. Our goal is to reduce administrative burden, simplify submission and approval processes, and facilitate timely access to appropriate, high-quality care.

Code change details can be found below. These changes may include:

  • Removing PA requirements based on criticality of review and clinical need.
  • Creating a more uniform set of prior authorization requirements across our markets and lines of businesses, including adding and changing some PA requirements, to simplify processes, reduce confusion for providers, and support future efforts to expand real-time responses to requests. 

If you have questions about specific prior authorization codes or how these changes affect your practice, please reach out to your local Provider Engagement representative.

Service CategoryPA RuleServicesProcedure Codes
CardiovascularPA RequiredHeart Surgery93656
DME ServicesPA RequiredEquipment and AccessoriesE1399, K0606
Incontinence SuppliesT4521, T4522, T4523,
T4524
Nutritional ServicesB4158, B4159, B4160, B4161
Orthotic and ProstheticL1833
Supplies and DevicesE2510, E2512
WheelchairsE1002, E1004, E1007
Drug CodesPA RequiredDiabetic Drugs and SuppliesA4239
MedicationsQ0138
Genetic AnalysisNo PA RequiredGenetic Testing81244
Hearing ServicesPA RequiredImplants and
Supplies
L8614, V5261
Home ServicesPA RequiredNursing ServicesT1002
No PA RequiredHome ManagementS9501
Infusion Services99601, 99602, S5498, S9494, S9500, S9502
Nutritional ServicesS9342, S9343
HospicePA RequiredHospice ServicesQ5001, Q5002, Q5003, T2042
LaboratoryNo PA RequiredPathology
81270
Other Medical ServicesPA RequiredOther ServicesA4554
No PA RequiredOther Services97010, 97012, 97014,
97032, 97035, 97150, 97760, 97763
Speech Therapy92508
Skin ProceduresNo PA RequiredSkin Grafts14020, 14021
Surgery ProceeduresPA RequiredAbortion Procedures59841
Cardiovascular System33249, 37243, 92928
Digestive System49505, 49591,
49593, 49595, 49650
Female Genitalia58662
No PA RequiredAuditory System69705, 69706
Digestive System42975
Vascular36471
Transportation ServicesPA RequiredMedical
Transportation
A0436