CommercialCoverageMedium impact
Home Cervical Traction Devices
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi·MS · PM&R (Physical Medicine & Rehab), Orthopedics, Neurology +2 more·Medical Policy
Effective date
Mar 2, 2026
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
BCBS Mississippi policy confirms that home cervical traction devices remain classified as investigational and are not covered. The policy was recently reviewed with no changes to coverage determination, maintaining the non-covered status for all related HCPCS codes.
Action Required
By March 2, 2026: Billing team must ensure all home cervical traction device claims using codes E0840, E0849, E0850, E0855, E0856, E0860, and E0942 are flagged as non-covered investigational items for BCBS Mississippi members. Update denial reason codes in billing system to reflect investigational status. Inform providers that these devices require patient self-pay or alternative covered treatment options.