What insurance policy changes affect CPT 76982?

There are 7 tracked policy changes affecting CPT 76982, including updates from Aetna. Each change may modify coverage criteria, reimbursement rates, or prior-authorization requirements.

Which payers have updated policy for CPT 76982?

Payers that have issued tracked updates for CPT 76982 include: Aetna.

How do I get notified when CPT 76982 policy changes?

Create a free account at PolicyChanges.app and save a search filtered to CPT 76982. You will receive a daily digest email whenever a new policy change references this code.

Why do payers change policies for CPT 76982?

Payers revise policies for individual billing codes to align with updated clinical guidelines, CMS rule changes, fraud and abuse prevention measures, or network cost-management goals. Changes can affect medical necessity criteria, place-of-service restrictions, bundling rules, or whether a code requires prior authorization.

76982 — This code applies when you're treating the first problem area that needs imaging guidance during a procedure.: Insurance Policy Changes

76982 Insurance Policy Changes

CPT 76982, in plain terms, covers This code applies when you're treating the first problem area that needs imaging guidance during a procedure. CPT 76982 is referenced in 7 tracked payer policy changes from Aetna. For billers and coders, staying current on payer-specific coverage criteria, reimbursement rules, and prior-authorization requirements for CPT 76982 is critical to clean claim submission. Each entry below links to the full policy analysis with effective dates and action steps.

Medium impact

Sialolithiasis (Salivary Stones) (CPB 0716, reviewed 2025-10-14)

Aetna·Effective Oct 14, 2025

Aetna updated its sialolithiasis (salivary stone) policy to clarify covered and non-covered procedures. Sialendoscopy, extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy, intraductal laser lithotripsy, and diagnostic imaging (ultrasound and CT) are now explicitly covered when criteria are met. However, multiple emerging treatments (pneumatic lithotripsy, sialodochoplasty, elastography, augmented reality visualization, alpha-blockers, and others) are classified as experimental/investigational and not covered. Importantly, sialendoscopy performed with other salivary gland surgery is now considered inclusive and will not be reimbursed separately.

76982 Insurance Policy Changes

Noninvasive Tests for Hepatic Fibrosis (CPB 0690, reviewed 2026-06-18)

Non-Invasive Fetal Membranes Rupture Tests (CPB 0757, reviewed 2025-11-12)

Breast Transillumination, Electrical Impedance Scanning (EIS), and Elastography (CPB 0386, reviewed 2026-05-26)

Optical Coherence Tomography and Microelastography for Solid Tumors and Other Selected Indications (CPB 0886, reviewed 2026-03-03)

Sialolithiasis (Salivary Stones) (CPB 0716, reviewed 2025-10-14)

Non-Invasive Fetal Membranes Rupture Tests (CPB 0757, reviewed 2026-10-21)

Sialolithiasis (Salivary Stones) (CPB 0716, reviewed 2026-10-15)