E0691 Insurance Policy Changes

HCPCS E0691 is officially defined as "Ultraviolet light therapy system, includes bulbs/lamps, timer and eye protection; treatment area 2 square feet or less." HCPCS E0691 is referenced in 3 tracked payer policy changes from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City, Aetna, and 1 other payer. For billers and coders, staying current on payer-specific coverage criteria, reimbursement rules, and prior-authorization requirements for HCPCS E0691 is critical to clean claim submission. Each entry below links to the full policy analysis with effective dates and action steps.