CommercialCoverageMedium impact
Laser Treatment of Onychomycosis
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi·Dermatology, Podiatry·Medical Policy
Effective date
Feb 5, 2025
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Blue Cross Blue Shield policy A.2.01.89 confirms that laser treatment for onychomycosis (nail fungus) remains investigational and not covered. The policy was reviewed on 02/05/2025 with no changes to the investigational status.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing team must ensure laser treatments for nail fungus are not billed to Blue Cross Blue Shield plans as they remain investigational and non-covered. Use CPT codes 17999 or 96999 only for documentation purposes with appropriate denial expectation. Inform providers that these procedures will be patient-pay only for BCBS members.