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K1016 Insurance Policy Changes

HCPCS K1016 is officially defined as "Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulator for electrical stimulation of the trigeminal nerve." HCPCS K1016 is referenced in 1 tracked payer policy change from Premera Blue Cross. For billers and coders, staying current on payer-specific coverage criteria, reimbursement rules, and prior-authorization requirements for HCPCS K1016 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

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  • Centene · Effective December 31, 2025

    Prior authorization required

    Sunshine Health Title XIX, Title XXI, Managed Medical Assistance CMS-0057-F prior authorization requirements

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Does AmeriHealth Caritas require prior authorization for K1016?

AmeriHealth Caritas lists K1016 on AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana prior authorization service list for medicaid managed plans, with conditions. Verify with the payer before scheduling.

Does Centene require prior authorization for K1016?

Centene lists K1016 on Sunshine Health Title XIX, Title XXI, Managed Medical Assistance 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 K1016?

There are 1 tracked policy change affecting HCPCS K1016, including updates from Premera Blue Cross. Each change may modify coverage criteria, reimbursement rates, or prior-authorization requirements.

Which payers have updated policy for HCPCS K1016?

Payers that have issued tracked updates for HCPCS K1016 include: Premera Blue Cross.

How do I get notified when HCPCS K1016 policy changes?

Create a free account at PolicyChanges.app and save a search filtered to HCPCS K1016. 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 K1016?

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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