Reimbursement Policy Updates

April 24, 2026 

Reimbursement policies, formerly known as clinical payment and coding policies, describe payment rules and methodologies for Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) codes, Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System and ICD-10 coding for claims submitted as covered services. These policies are not intended to address all coding or reimbursement related issues. We regularly add and modify reimbursement policy positions as part of our ongoing policy review process.  

The following policies were updated:  

  • RP006 Preventive Services Policy, effective April 1, 2026
  • RP033 Telemedicine and Telehealth/Virtual Health Care Services Policy, effective March 27, 2026
  • RP009 Co-Surgeon/Team Surgeon Policy – Professional Provider, effective April 10, 2026
  • RP013 Increased Procedural Services, Modifier 22 – Professional Provider, effective April 10, 2026
  • RP014 Global Surgical Package – Professional Provider, effective April 10, 2026
  • RP015 Multiple Surgical Procedures – Professional Provider, effective April 10, 2026

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Reimbursement policies are based on using healthcare professionals and industry standard guidelines. The coding guidelines are not intended to provide billing or coding advice but to serve as a reference for facilities and providers.