Question 1

What insurance policy changes affect CPT 97140?

Accepted Answer

There are 5 tracked policy changes affecting CPT 97140, including updates from Highmark, Humana, Aetna. Each change may modify coverage criteria, reimbursement rates, or prior-authorization requirements.

Question 2

Which payers have updated policy for CPT 97140?

Accepted Answer

Payers that have issued tracked updates for CPT 97140 include: Highmark, Humana, Aetna, CareSource.

Question 3

How do I get notified when CPT 97140 policy changes?

Accepted Answer

Create a free account at PolicyChanges.app and save a search filtered to CPT 97140. You will receive a daily digest email whenever a new policy change references this code.

Question 4

Why do payers change policies for CPT 97140?

Accepted Answer

Payers revise policies for individual billing codes to align with updated clinical guidelines, CMS rule changes, fraud and abuse prevention measures, or network cost-management goals. Changes can affect medical necessity criteria, place-of-service restrictions, bundling rules, or whether a code requires prior authorization.

97140 Insurance Policy Changes

Reimbursement Update: Massage Therapy CPT Code 97124

Chiropractic - In Lieu of Services (ILOS) - MEDICAID - LOUISIANA (Revised)

Occupational Therapy (CPB 0250, reviewed 2026-05-19)

Back Pain - Noninvasive Treatments (CPB 0232, reviewed 2026-04-23)

[Georgia] Prior Authorization Requirement Update