CommercialCoverageMedium impact
Electrostimulation and Electromagnetic Therapy for Treating Wounds
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi·MS · Wound Care, Dermatology, Physical Therapy +4 more·Medical Policy
Effective date
Mar 5, 2025
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
BCBS Mississippi maintains that electrostimulation and electromagnetic therapy for wound treatment are considered investigational and not covered. This policy confirms no coverage for electrical stimulation devices, TENS units, and electromagnetic therapy for wound healing across all wound types.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing team must verify that electrostimulation and electromagnetic wound therapy codes (97032, E0761, E0769, E0770, G0281, G0282, G0295, G0329) are flagged as non-covered/investigational in billing system for BCBS Mississippi. Deny prior authorization requests and inform providers these treatments are not covered. Claims submitted will be denied.