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Some Codes Removed from AIM® Prior Authorization

March 5, 2021

What’s Changing: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas has removed the prior authorization requirement through AIM Specialty Health® effective April 1, 2021 for the following procedure codes for commercial members:

29892

ARTHRS AID RPR LES/TALAR DOME FX/TIBL PLAFOND FX

23700

MANJ W/ANES SHOULDER JOINT W/FIXATION APPARATUS

27331

ARTHRT KNE W/JT EXPL BX/RMVL LOOSE/FB

27405

RPR PRIMARY TORN LIGM&/CAPSULE KNEE COLLATERAL

27407

REPAIR PRIMARY TORN LIGM&/CAPSULE KNEE CRUCIAT

27409

RPR 1 TORN LIGM&/CAPSL KNE COLTRL&CRUCIATE

More Information: Refer to the updated Prior Authorization Lists on the Utilization Management section of our provider website, The new lists can be found on the Prior Authorization Lists for Fully Insured and Administrative Services Only (ASO) Plans page.

If you have any questions, please contact your Network Management office.