Medium impact
Alzheimer's Disease: Experimental, Investigational, or Unproven Treatments (CPB 0788, reviewed 2025-11-19)
Aetna·Effective Nov 19, 2025
CPT 61864, in plain terms, covers Adding extra electrodes to a previously implanted brain stimulation device to expand its coverage or improve treatment. CPT 61864 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 61864 is critical to clean claim submission. Each entry below links to the full policy analysis with effective dates and action steps.
Official descriptor: CPT 61864 on AAPC
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