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Quantitative Sensory Testing
Effective date
Not stated in the notice
Identified
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Quantitative sensory testing (QST), including current perception threshold testing, pressure-specified sensory device testing, vibration perception threshold testing, and thermal threshold testing, is considered investigational. QST has not been established as a sole tool for diagnosis and management, and it is used alongside standard evaluative and management procedures. The policy description was updated on 07/24/2026 regarding devices, and the policy statement is unchanged.
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What to do
Action · 3 steps
01Billing team: Do not bill quantitative sensory testing as medically necessary under this policy, because the testing is considered investigational and investigative services are not considered medically necessary.
02Billing team: Treat CPT 0106T, 0107T, 0108T, 0109T and 0110T and HCPCS G0255 as investigational codes, since the policy lists them as investigational.
03Billing team: For Federal Employee Program (FEP) members, check the policy exception, which may treat FDA-approved devices as assessed only on medical necessity rather than as investigational.
Codes mentioned
G0255
Original notice
Quantitative Sensory Testing
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