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Treatment of Tinnitus
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi·MS · ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat), Neurology, Family Medicine +1 more·Medical Policy
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
BCBS Mississippi updated their tinnitus treatment policy, classifying all non-surgical and non-pharmacologic tinnitus treatments as investigational and not covered. This includes tinnitus maskers, sound therapy, psychological therapy, and various stimulation treatments that may have been previously billed.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing team must stop submitting claims for non-surgical tinnitus treatments including tinnitus masking therapy, sound therapy, psychological coping therapy, transcranial magnetic stimulation, electrical stimulation, laser irradiation, and botulinum toxin injections as these are now considered investigational and non-covered. Verify coverage with other payers before treating tinnitus patients. Inform providers that only surgical (cochlear implants) and pharmacologic treatments may be covered.