Which billing codes are affected?

The following codes are affected: 97110, E0745.

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Threshold Electrical Stimulation as a Treatment of Motor Disorders

Q: Who is affected by this change?

This affects Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi Neurology, Pediatrics, PM&R (Physical Medicine & Rehab), Physical Therapy providers on All Plans plans.

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi·Neurology, Pediatrics, PM&R (Physical Medicine & Rehab) +1 more·Medical Policy

Effective date

Not stated

We identified it

Jun 20, 2026

Days to comply

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Summary

This policy confirms that threshold electrical stimulation for treating motor disorders like cerebral palsy is considered not medically necessary by this insurer. Claims using CPT 97110 for therapeutic exercises and HCPCS E0745 for neuromuscular stimulators related to this treatment will be denied.

Action Required

Action needed

Immediately: Billing team should flag CPT 97110 and HCPCS E0745 claims for threshold electrical stimulation treatments as non-covered for this payer. Educate providers that these services will be denied for motor disorders including cerebral palsy. Update billing system notes to warn staff about coverage limitations for these codes when used for threshold electrical stimulation.

Affected Billing Codes

97110

E0745

Related policy hubs

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi policies Neurology Pediatrics PM&R (Physical Medicine & Rehab)Physical Therapy Code 97110 Code E0745