97024 Insurance Policy Changes

CPT 97024, in plain terms, covers A treatment using heat from microwave or similar energy to warm deep tissues and promote healing. CPT 97024 is referenced in 3 tracked payer policy changes from Sentara Health Plans, Health Net, and 1 other payer. For billers and coders, staying current on payer-specific coverage criteria, reimbursement rules, and prior-authorization requirements for CPT 97024 is critical to clean claim submission. Each entry below links to the full policy analysis with effective dates and action steps.

Official descriptor: CPT 97024 on AAPC