UHC Releases Details on New “Gold Card” Program Impacting over 100 Radiology CPT Codes

UnitedHealthcare (UHC) has introduced a “gold card” program to simplify prior authorization for providers that consistently follow evidence-based care guidelines. The program reduces prior authorization for over 100 radiology CPT codes, including CT and MRI, by implementing a simpler notification process for qualified providers. This initiative aims to modernize the prior authorization system and apply it across UHC’s commercial, Medicare, and Medicaid plans, potentially lowering administrative burdens.

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