Payer Policy Changes for Billing Teams

Policy	Payer	Type	Specialty	Date
Postural Drainage Procedures and Pulmonary Exercises \| CMS Coverage Update	CMS	Modified	Pulmonology	May 15, 2026
Consultation Services Rendered by a Podiatrist in a Skilled Nursing Facility \| CMS Coverage Update	CMS	Modified	Podiatry	May 15, 2026
Services Provided for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Diabetic Sensory Neuropathy with Loss of Protective Sensation (aka Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy) \| CMS Coverage Update	CMS	Modified	Podiatry	May 15, 2026
Gastrophotography \| CMS Coverage Update	CMS	Modified	Gastroenterology	May 15, 2026
Vabra Aspirator \| CMS Coverage Update	CMS	Modified	OB/GYN	May 15, 2026
Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES) \| CMS Coverage Update	CMS	Modified	Physical Medicine & Rehab	May 15, 2026
Computed Tomography \| CMS Coverage Update	CMS	Modified	Radiology & Imaging	May 15, 2026
Magnetic Resonance Imaging \| CMS Coverage Update	CMS	Modified	Radiology & Imaging	May 15, 2026
Magnetic Resonance Angiography - RETIRED \| CMS Coverage Update	CMS	Modified	Radiology & Imaging	May 15, 2026
Electrocardiographic Services \| CMS Coverage Update	CMS	Modified	Cardiology	May 15, 2026
Vitrectomy \| CMS Coverage Update	CMS	Modified	Ophthalmology	May 15, 2026
Hemorheograph \| CMS Coverage Update	CMS	Modified	Cardiology	May 15, 2026
Laboratory Tests - CRD Patients \| CMS Coverage Update	CMS	Modified	Laboratory	May 15, 2026
Pronouncement of Death \| CMS Coverage Update	CMS	Modified	General / Multi-Specialty	May 15, 2026
Diagnostic Pap Smears \| CMS Coverage Update	CMS	Modified	OB/GYN	May 15, 2026
Screening Pap Smears and Pelvic Examinations for Early Detection of Cervical or Vaginal Cancer \| CMS Coverage Update	CMS	Modified	Oncology, Orthopedics & Spine, Primary Care	May 15, 2026
Mammograms \| CMS Coverage Update	CMS	Modified	Radiology & Imaging	May 15, 2026
Challenge Ingestion Food Testing \| CMS Coverage Update	CMS	Modified	Gastroenterology	May 15, 2026
Histocompatibility Testing \| CMS Coverage Update	CMS	Modified	Laboratory	May 15, 2026
Hair Analysis \| CMS Coverage Update	CMS	Modified	Laboratory	May 15, 2026
Induced Lesions of Nerve Tracts \| CMS Coverage Update	CMS	Modified	Neurology & Neurosurgery	May 15, 2026
Durable Medical Equipment Reference List \| CMS Coverage Update	CMS	Modified	DME & Home Health	May 15, 2026
Esophageal Manometry \| CMS Coverage Update	CMS	Modified	Gastroenterology	May 15, 2026
Speech-Language Pathology Services for the Treatment of Dysphagia \| CMS Coverage Update	CMS	Modified	Laboratory	May 15, 2026
Water Purification and Softening Systems Used in Conjunction with Home Dialysis \| CMS Coverage Update	CMS	Modified	Urology & Nephrology	May 15, 2026

Payer policy changesfor billing and compliance teams.

One missed policy change can cost thousands in denied claims.

Payer policy changes
for billing and compliance teams.