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05.00.74l, Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulators (TENS) and Associated Supplies
Independence Blue Cross·Pain Management, PM&R (Physical Medicine & Rehab), Neurology +3 more·Medical Policy
Effective date
Dec 29, 2025
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
Independence Blue Cross updated their medical necessity criteria for Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulators (TENS) units and associated supplies under policy 05.00.74l. This change affects how providers must document and justify the medical necessity for TENS unit prescriptions and related billing.
Action Required
By December 29, 2025: Providers must review and update documentation requirements for TENS unit prescriptions to comply with new medical necessity criteria. Billing team should verify that all TENS-related claims include appropriate medical necessity documentation per the updated policy guidelines. Claims not meeting the new criteria may be denied.