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Thermography
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi·MS · Wound Care, Pain Management, Radiology +2 more·Medical Policy
Effective date
Mar 1, 2025
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Blue Cross Blue Shield Mississippi updated their thermography policy (changed policy number from A.6.01.12 to L.6.01.422) but maintained the same coverage stance: all forms of thermography remain considered investigational and non-covered. The policy includes an updated list of FDA-cleared thermographic devices through 2022.
Action Required
By March 1, 2025: Billing team should update internal policy references from number A.6.01.12 to L.6.01.422 for thermography procedures. Continue to deny/not bill thermography services as they remain investigational. Inform providers that thermography procedures using CPT 93799 or ICD-10 procedure code 4A0ZXKZ will not be covered.