CommercialCoverageMedium impact
Quantitative Sensory Testing
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi·MS · Neurology, Pain Management, PM&R (Physical Medicine & Rehab) +2 more·Medical Policy
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
BCBS Mississippi has classified all Quantitative Sensory Testing (QST) procedures as investigational and not covered. This includes current perception threshold testing, pressure-specified sensory testing, vibration perception testing, and thermal threshold testing.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing team must flag CPT codes 0106T, 0107T, 0108T, 0109T, and 0110T as non-covered for BCBS Mississippi plans. Update billing system to prevent claims submission for these QST procedures. Advise providers that these services are considered investigational and will be denied. Exception: Federal Employee Program (FEP) plans may cover FDA-approved devices based on medical necessity.