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UnitedHealthcare Prior Authorization Reduction

UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC · 2026-09-01 · Importance 31 · Surprise 42

UnitedHealthcare reportedly said 1,700 diagnostic codes tied to treatments and procedures will soon no longer require prior approval. The change applies to the company’s UnitedHealthcare health insurance business. The report did not provide an implementation date or quantify the expected financial impact.