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95867 Insurance Policy Changes

CPT 95867, in plain terms, covers Needle EMG of muscles supplied by cranial nerves on one side of the head or face. CPT 95867 is referenced in 11 tracked payer policy changes from Independence Blue Cross, Aetna, and 2 other payers. For billers and coders, staying current on payer-specific coverage criteria, reimbursement rules, and prior-authorization requirements for CPT 95867 is critical to clean claim submission. Each entry below links to the full policy analysis with effective dates and action steps.

Official descriptor: CPT 95867 on AAPC

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REFERENCE DATA

Payers with rules2
Payers requiring prior auth2
  • CalViva Health · Effective December 31, 2025

    Prior authorization required

    CalViva Health CMS-0057-F prior authorization requirements

  • Community Health Plan of Imperial Valley · Effective December 31, 2025

    Prior authorization required

    Community Health Plan of Imperial Valley CMS-0057-F prior authorization requirements

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Does CalViva Health require prior authorization for 95867?

CalViva Health lists 95867 on CalViva Health CMS-0057-F prior authorization requirements for medicaid managed plans (list dated December 31, 2025). Verify with the payer before scheduling.

Does Community Health Plan of Imperial Valley require prior authorization for 95867?

Community Health Plan of Imperial Valley lists 95867 on Community Health Plan of Imperial Valley CMS-0057-F prior authorization requirements for medicaid managed plans (list dated December 31, 2025). Verify with the payer before scheduling.

What insurance policy changes affect CPT 95867?

There are 11 tracked policy changes affecting CPT 95867, including updates from Independence Blue Cross, Aetna, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi. Each change may modify coverage criteria, reimbursement rates, or prior-authorization requirements.

Which payers have updated policy for CPT 95867?

Payers that have issued tracked updates for CPT 95867 include: Independence Blue Cross, Aetna, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi, Blue Cross of Idaho.

How do I get notified when CPT 95867 policy changes?

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Why do payers change policies for CPT 95867?

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.

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