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Car-Ride Simulators for Infantile Colic (CPB 0523, reviewed 2026-07-30)
Aetna·Pediatrics·Medical Policy
Effective date
Jun 15, 2001
We identified it
Aug 15, 2026
Summary
Aetna's policy CPB 0523 (effective 2001, reviewed 2026-07-30) classifies car-ride simulators for infantile colic as experimental, investigational, or unproven and does not cover them as durable medical equipment. This is a reaffirmation of longstanding policy with no billing code coverage. Billing teams must ensure claims for car-ride simulators are denied and not submitted for reimbursement.
Action Required
Ensure billing system is configured to deny all claims for car-ride simulators for infantile colic (e.g., SleepTight Infant Soother). Billing team should verify that no CPT or HCPCS codes are being used to submit these devices for reimbursement under Aetna plans. If claims have been submitted, they will be denied as non-covered services. No specific codes exist for these devices, but educate providers and front desk staff that this service is not a covered benefit and should not be billed to Aetna.