Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CPB 0388, reviewed 2026-06-25)
Effective date
Not stated in the notice
Identified
Aug 15, 2026
Summary
Aetna covers alternative medicine interventions when they are supported by adequate evidence of safety and effectiveness in the peer-reviewed published medical literature, subject to benefit plan limitations and exclusions. Acupuncture, biofeedback, chelation therapy, chiropractic services and electrical stimulation are addressed under separate Aetna policies. Many other interventions are listed as experimental, investigational or unproven, including intravenous micronutrient therapy (Myers' Cocktail), Gua Sha, colon hydrotherapy and the Patricia Kane protocol, and standard benefit plans exclude nutritional supplements and medical marijuana.
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01Check the member's benefit plan description before billing services in this policy, since standard benefit plans exclude nutritional supplements and Aetna does not cover medical marijuana.
02CPT 96360 is not covered for intravenous micronutrient therapy (Myers' Cocktail) or vitamin C infusions.
03Services listed as experimental, investigational or unproven are not covered for the indications listed in the policy, so claims for those services under those indications will not be covered.
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