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Transtympanic Micropressure Applications as a Treatment of Meniere Disease

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi·MS · ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat)·Medical Policy
Effective date
Not stated
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Days to comply

Summary

This policy confirms that transtympanic micropressure applications (Meniett device) for treating Meniere disease are considered not medically necessary. The policy has not changed from its previous stance - it remains a non-covered treatment with specific HCPCS codes that should not be billed as they will be denied.

Action Required

Action needed
Billing team should ensure these codes are flagged in the system as non-covered: HCPCS A4638 (replacement battery for ear pulse generator) and E2120 (pulse generator system for tympanic treatment). Verify claims with these codes are not submitted as they will be denied for not being medically necessary.

Affected Billing Codes

A4638
E2120