Medium impact
Tinnitus Treatments (CPB 0406, reviewed 2026-07-10)
Aetna·Effective Jul 10, 2026
Aetna updated its tinnitus treatment policy (CPB 0406, replacing CPB 478) effective 2026-07-10. The policy now covers Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) when specific criteria are met and authorizes Cortical Mastoidectomy for sigmoid sinus dehiscence, while classifying most other tinnitus interventions (including hearing aids, maskers, acoustic neuromodulation, and 40+ alternative therapies) as experimental/investigational and non-covered. Billing teams must immediately identify claims for non-covered treatments and deny or request member cost-sharing.