Medium impact
Treatments to Control Drooling (Sialorrhea) (CPB 0265, reviewed 2026-04-16)
Aetna·Effective Apr 16, 2026
CPT 42665, in plain terms, covers A surgical procedure to tie off a salivary gland duct to stop saliva flow or treat a blockage or disease. CPT 42665 is referenced in 1 tracked payer policy change from Aetna. For billers and coders, staying current on payer-specific coverage criteria, reimbursement rules, and prior-authorization requirements for CPT 42665 is critical to clean claim submission. Each entry below links to the full policy analysis with effective dates and action steps.
Official descriptor: CPT 42665 on AAPC
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