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 Category | PA Rule | Services | Procedure Codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiovascular | PA Required | Heart Surgery | 93656 |
| DME Services | PA Required | Equipment and Accessories | E1399, K0606 |
| Incontinence Supplies | T4521, T4522, T4523, T4524 | ||
| Nutritional Services | B4158, B4159, B4160, B4161 | ||
| Orthotic and Prosthetic | L1833 | ||
| Supplies and Devices | E2510, E2512 | ||
| Wheelchairs | E1002, E1004, E1007 | ||
| Drug Codes | PA Required | Diabetic Drugs and Supplies | A4239 |
| Medications | Q0138 | ||
| Genetic Analysis | No PA Required | Genetic Testing | 81244 |
| Hearing Services | PA Required | Implants and Supplies | L8614, V5261 |
| Home Services | PA Required | Nursing Services | T1002 |
| No PA Required | Home Management | S9501 | |
| Infusion Services | 99601, 99602, S5498, S9494, S9500, S9502 | ||
| Nutritional Services | S9342, S9343 | ||
| Hospice | PA Required | Hospice Services | Q5001, Q5002, Q5003, T2042 |
| Laboratory | No PA Required | Pathology | 81270 |
| Other Medical Services | PA Required | Other Services | A4554 |
| No PA Required | Other Services | 97010, 97012, 97014, 97032, 97035, 97150, 97760, 97763 | |
| Speech Therapy | 92508 | ||
| Skin Procedures | No PA Required | Skin Grafts | 14020, 14021 |
| Surgery Proceedures | PA Required | Abortion Procedures | 59841 |
| Cardiovascular System | 33249, 37243, 92928 | ||
| Digestive System | 49505, 49591, 49593, 49595, 49650 | ||
| Female Genitalia | 58662 | ||
| No PA Required | Auditory System | 69705, 69706 | |
| Digestive System | 42975 | ||
| Vascular | 36471 | ||
| Transportation Services | PA Required | Medical Transportation | A0436 |