CommercialCoverageMedium impact
Dry Hydromassage
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi·MS · PM&R (Physical Medicine & Rehab), Pain Management, Physical Therapy +2 more·Medical Policy
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
BCBS Mississippi has classified dry hydromassage/aquamassage as investigational, meaning it is not covered. The policy specifically identifies CPT codes 97039 and 97799 as investigational codes for these treatments.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing team must flag CPT codes 97039 and 97799 for dry hydromassage/aquamassage treatments as non-covered investigational services for BCBS Mississippi members. Update billing system to alert staff that these services will not be reimbursed. Inform providers that patients must pay out-of-pocket or alternative covered treatments should be recommended.