Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy

EMDR is covered as medically necessary for treatment of PTSD (ICD‑10 F43.10–F43.12 and Z86.51) when the plan’s selection criteria are met. EMDR is considered experimental/investigational (not covered) for prevention of PTSD, group EMDR, and all other listed indications (e.g., addiction, chronic pain, mood/anxiety disorders, neurodegenerative disorders), and there is no specific CPT code for EMDR with psychotherapy CPTs 90832–90899 not applicable/covered for EMDR.

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