CurrentUnitedHealthcarePolicy CS132NM.D

Noncontact Warming Therapy, Low-Frequency Ultrasound, and Real-Time Fluorescence Wound Imaging (New Mexico)

UnitedHealthcare medical policy governing use of noncontact normothermic wound warming (NNWT), low-frequency ultrasound therapies (including MIST/NLFU/USSD) and handheld real-time fluorescence wound imaging devices for wound care in New Mexico.

Policy Summary

PayerUnitedHealthcare

PolicyNoncontact Warming Therapy, Low-Frequency Ultrasound, and Real-Time Fluorescence Wound Imaging (New Mexico)

Policy CodePolicy CS132NM.D

Change TypeRevised code descriptions

Effective DateFebruary 1, 2026

Next Review DateN/A

Key ActionDocument clinical justification and supporting evidence when requesting coverage for these modalities and reference the updated CPT/Category III descriptors in prior authorization requests.

SourceLink

POLICY UPDATE CHANGES

Updated list of applicable CPT codes to reflect annual edits; revised description for 0598T and 0599T.

3Modalities evaluated (Warming therapy, Low-frequency ultrasound, Fluorescence imaging)

NMGeographic application

InsufficientCoverage rationale

Multiple RCTsEvidence types cited