Beginning June 1, 2023, you’ll be required to obtain prior authorization for gastroenterology endoscopy services for UnitedHealthcare commercial plan members, in accordance with the terms of their benefit plan. Please note that screening colonoscopy procedures are not included in this new medical necessity review requirement.
Affected procedures
The following procedures will now require prior authorizations:
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopies (EGD)
- Capsule endoscopies
- Diagnostic colonoscopies
- Surveillance colonoscopies