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Immersion Therapy Mattress-Bed - Medicare Advantage (Revised)
Effective date
Nov 3, 2025
Identified
Jun 24, 2026
Replaced. This version was replaced by Immersion Therapy Mattress Bed - Medicare Advantage (Revised) (effective Nov 2, 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.
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What to do
Action · 3 steps
01Before 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.
02Stop submitting claims for these devices using CPT E1399 for Humana MA patients.
03Notify providers that these specialized mattress systems will not be reimbursed and patients must be informed of non-coverage before ordering.
Codes mentioned
E1399
Original notice
Immersion Therapy Mattress-Bed - Medicare Advantage (Revised)
mcp.humana.com · Always check the source before changing claims.
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