Cold Therapy
National · Effective Jan 1, 2020
1 active Medicare policy lists E0218, and 4 commercial payer policies list it. See each policy's status for the code and its official source. Listing a code is not a coverage decision: read each policy’s source for the requirements that apply.
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National · Effective Jan 1, 2020
4 policies from 3 payers
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| Policy | Effective | Status of E0218 |
|---|---|---|
| Cryoanalgesia and Therapeutic Cold | Mar 16, 2023 | Covered |
| Heating Devices | Nov 10, 2023 | Covered |
| Policy | Effective | Status of E0218 |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling Devices and Combined Cooling/Heating Devices | Jul 1, 2026 | Not covered |
| Policy | Effective | Status of E0218 |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling Devices Used in the Home Setting | Sep 1, 2026 | Covered |