97018 Insurance Policy Changes

CPT 97018, in plain terms, covers A therapeutic treatment where your body or injured area is dipped in or exposed to melted paraffin wax to reduce pain and stiffness. CPT 97018 is referenced in 2 tracked payer policy changes from Sentara Health Plans and CareSource. For billers and coders, staying current on payer-specific coverage criteria, reimbursement rules, and prior-authorization requirements for CPT 97018 is critical to clean claim submission. Each entry below links to the full policy analysis with effective dates and action steps.

Official descriptor: CPT 97018 on AAPC