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E1905 Insurance Policy Changes

HCPCS E1905 is officially defined as "Virtual reality cognitive behavioral therapy device (cbt), including pre-programmed therapy software." HCPCS E1905 is referenced in 5 tracked payer policy changes from HealthPartners, Medicare/CMS - Transmittals, and 2 other payers. For billers and coders, staying current on payer-specific coverage criteria, reimbursement rules, and prior-authorization requirements for HCPCS E1905 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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REFERENCE DATA

Payers with rules13
Payers requiring prior auth13
  • Anthem BCBS · Effective November 1, 2026

    Prior authorization required

    Anthem Local PPO Precertification/Prior Authorization List (California | Anthem Blue Cross | Commercial)

  • BCBS Michigan · Effective October 13, 2026

    Prior authorization required in some cases

    BCBSM and BCN procedure codes for which providers must request prior authorization (commercial lines)

  • Excellus BlueCross BlueShield · Effective October 1, 2026

    Prior authorization required

    Excellus BCBS utilization management standard clinical review preauthorization list

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Does Ambetter require prior authorization for E1905?

Ambetter lists E1905 on Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health CMS-0057-F prior authorization requirements for exchange plans (list dated December 31, 2025). Verify with the payer before scheduling.

Does AmeriHealth Caritas require prior authorization for E1905?

AmeriHealth Caritas lists E1905 on AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana prior authorization service list for medicaid managed plans, with conditions. Verify with the payer before scheduling.

Does Anthem BCBS require prior authorization for E1905?

Anthem BCBS lists E1905 on Anthem Local PPO Precertification/Prior Authorization List (California | Anthem Blue Cross | Commercial) for commercial plans (list dated November 1, 2026). Verify with the payer before scheduling.

Does BCBS Michigan require prior authorization for E1905?

BCBS Michigan lists E1905 on BCBSM and BCN procedure codes for which providers must request prior authorization (commercial lines) for commercial plans, with conditions (list dated October 13, 2026). Verify with the payer before scheduling.

Does CalViva Health require prior authorization for E1905?

CalViva Health lists E1905 on CalViva Health 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 HCPCS E1905?

There are 5 tracked policy changes affecting HCPCS E1905, including updates from HealthPartners, Medicare/CMS - Transmittals, Aetna. Each change may modify coverage criteria, reimbursement rates, or prior-authorization requirements.

Which payers have updated policy for HCPCS E1905?

Payers that have issued tracked updates for HCPCS E1905 include: HealthPartners, Medicare/CMS - Transmittals, Aetna, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi.

How do I get notified when HCPCS E1905 policy changes?

Create a free account at PolicyChanges.app and save a search filtered to HCPCS E1905. You will get an email when new policy changes reference this code: daily or weekly, your choice, on every plan.

Why do payers change policies for HCPCS E1905?

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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