Payer PolicyActive
ANC.00006 Biomagnetic Therapy
ANTHEM-MP-A048416
Anthem
Effective: July 1, 2025
Updated: December 30, 2025
Policy Summary
This policy addresses biomagnetic therapy (static magnetic field therapy/therapeutic magnets) used for pain relief or musculoskeletal conditions. Anthem considers biomagnetic therapy investigational and not medically necessary; it is not covered for any indication. There are no exceptions or qualifying criteria that establish coverage, and services (e.g., billed under CPT/HCPCS 97799) will be denied.
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Key requirements from the full policy
"Biomagnetic therapy is consideredinvestigational and not medically necessaryfor all indications."
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