Medicare AdvantageCoverageMedium impact
Immersion Therapy Mattress-Bed - Medicare Advantage (Revised)
Humana·Wound Care, General Surgery, Plastic Surgery +1 more·Medicare Advantage
Effective date
Nov 3, 2025
We identified it
Jun 24, 2026
Summary
Humana Medicare Advantage has issued a new policy stating that immersion therapy mattresses/beds (fluid immersion simulation systems) will NOT be considered medically reasonable and necessary for coverage. This is a non-coverage policy that affects billing for specialized pressure-reducing mattress systems.
Action Required
Before November 3, 2025: Billing team must update systems to flag that immersion therapy mattresses/beds (fluid immersion simulation systems) are not covered by Humana Medicare Advantage plans. Stop submitting claims for these devices using CPT E1399 for Humana MA patients. Notify providers that these specialized mattress systems will not be reimbursed and patients must be informed of non-coverage before ordering.