What insurance policy changes affect CPT 92526?

There are 7 tracked policy changes affecting CPT 92526, including updates from Aetna, Sentara Health Plans, Wisconsin Medicaid (ForwardHealth). Each change may modify coverage criteria, reimbursement rates, or prior-authorization requirements.

Which payers have updated policy for CPT 92526?

Payers that have issued tracked updates for CPT 92526 include: Aetna, Sentara Health Plans, Wisconsin Medicaid (ForwardHealth), CareSource, Nevada Medicaid.

How do I get notified when CPT 92526 policy changes?

Create a free account at PolicyChanges.app and save a search filtered to CPT 92526. You will receive a daily digest email whenever a new policy change references this code.

Why do payers change policies for CPT 92526?

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.

92526 — Treatment to help improve how your mouth, lips, tongue, and jaw work together for eating and speaking.: Insurance Policy Changes

92526 Insurance Policy Changes

CPT 92526, in plain terms, covers Treatment to help improve how your mouth, lips, tongue, and jaw work together for eating and speaking. CPT 92526 is referenced in 7 tracked payer policy changes from Aetna, Sentara Health Plans, and 3 other payers. For billers and coders, staying current on payer-specific coverage criteria, reimbursement rules, and prior-authorization requirements for CPT 92526 is critical to clean claim submission. Each entry below links to the full policy analysis with effective dates and action steps.

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Claims Submission Information for Expanded School-Based ServicesMay 15, 2026: This Update has been revised since its original publication. Revised information appears in red text on pages 1, 2, and 4.

Wisconsin Medicaid (ForwardHealth)·Effective Aug 11, 2025

Effective August 11, 2025, Wisconsin schools can now submit claims for expanded school-based services including mental health, therapy, audiology, nursing, physician, and dental services using new procedure codes. Modifiers are no longer required on school-based services claims (though providers may still include them). The policy has been recently revised with updates noted in red text on pages 1, 2, and 4.

92526 Insurance Policy Changes

Speech Therapy (CPB 0243, reviewed 2026-05-13)

Authorization Updates - Effective January 1, 2026

Claims Submission Information for Expanded School-Based ServicesMay 15, 2026: This Update has been revised since its original publication. Revised information appears in red text on pages 1, 2, and 4.

[Georgia] Prior Authorization Requirement Update

Attention Provider Type 34 (Therapy) Specialties 29 (Speech Pathologist) and 219 (Speech Pathologist Language): Prior Authorization Requirements Removed for Certain Speech Therapy Services Effective January 1, 2026

Reminder to Provider Type 34 (Therapy) Specialties 29 (Speech Pathologist) and 219 (Speech Pathologist Language): Prior Authorization Requirements Removed for Certain Speech Therapy Services

Pediatric Intensive Feeding Programs (CPB 0809, reviewed 2025-12-11)