From “No” to Next”: How Payer Analytics and Authorization Expertise Accelerate the CAT III → CAT I Journey

In MedTech, moving from a Category III (experimental) to a Category I (established) CPT code is one of the most critical milestones in a product’s lifecycle. It’s the moment when innovation becomes access. But success isn’t defined solely by the technology. Success is defined by how effectively a company navigates payer behavior, prior authorization complexity, and provider adoption. 

At A3i Health, we’ve seen firsthand that the bridge between CAT III and CAT I isn’t built on hope or persistence alone. It’s built on data, strategy, and clarity.