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Blue Cross & Blue Shield of MississippiCommercial · Coverage · Medical Policy · MS · OB-GYNMedium impact

Home Uterine Activity Monitoring (HUAM)

Effective date
Not stated in the notice
Identified
Jun 20, 2026

Summary

The daily use of a home uterine activity monitor (HUAM) and/or daily nursing contact is considered not medically necessary and not eligible for coverage under any and all settings and situations. The policy describes the HUAM as a device intended to provide early detection of preterm labor in women at high risk of preterm birth, and the FDA indicates the device is intended for use in women at least 24 weeks' gestation with a previous preterm delivery. For Federal Employee Program members, the policy notes that FDA-approved devices may be assessed only on the basis of medical necessity.

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What to do

Action · 2 steps
01Stop scheduling or billing daily home uterine activity monitoring (HUAM) and/or daily nursing contact, because the policy considers them not medically necessary and not eligible for coverage under any and all settings and situations.
02The policy's not medically necessary codes include CPT 99500, a home visit for prenatal monitoring and assessment including uterine monitoring, and HCPCS S9001, a home uterine monitor with or without associated nursing services.

Codes mentioned

99500S9001

Original notice

Home Uterine Activity Monitoring (HUAM)
bcbsms.com · Always check the source before changing claims.
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Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi policiesMS policy changesOB-GYNCode 99500Code S9001

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