Question 1

What insurance policy changes affect HCPCS G9871?

Accepted Answer

There are 4 tracked policy changes affecting HCPCS G9871, including updates from Medicare/CMS, Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota. Each change may modify coverage criteria, reimbursement rates, or prior-authorization requirements.

Question 2

Which payers have updated policy for HCPCS G9871?

Accepted Answer

Payers that have issued tracked updates for HCPCS G9871 include: Medicare/CMS, Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota.

Question 3

How do I get notified when HCPCS G9871 policy changes?

Accepted Answer

Create a free account at PolicyChanges.app and save a search filtered to HCPCS G9871. You will receive a daily digest email whenever a new policy change references this code.

Question 4

Why do payers change policies for HCPCS G9871?

Accepted Answer

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.

G9871 Insurance Policy Changes

2026-02-26 - Trump Administration Prioritizes Affordability by Announcing Major Crackdown on Health Care Fraud

Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP)

2026-02-05 - Hospitals: Submit Data for OPPS Drug Acquisition Cost Survey by March 31

2026-04-23 - 2026 CMS Interoperability Standards & Prior Authorization Proposed Rule Resources