C9810 Cold therapy non-opioid devWater circulating motorized cold therapy device (e.g., iceman) including all system components (e.g. pads, console, disposable parts), non-opioid medical device (must be a qualifying medicare non-opioid medical device for post-surgical pain relief in accordance with section 4135 of the caa, 2023)
C9810 appears in 7 coverage policies from Aetna, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Blue Shield of California, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, Capital Blue Cross, Premera Blue Cross.
| Payer | Policy | Role in policy | Reviewed | Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna | Cryoanalgesia and Therapeutic Cold (0297) | not covered | Apr 14, 2026 | payer document |
| Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi | Cooling Devices Used In The Outpatient Setting | unproven / investigational | payer document | |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts | Cooling Devices Used in Outpatient Setting (510) | unproven / investigational | payer document | |
| Blue Shield of California | Cooling Devices Used in the Outpatient Setting (1.01.26) | listed, no stance | payer document | |
| BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina | Cooling Devices Used in the Outpatient Setting (CAM 10126) | listed, no stance | May 1, 2026 | payer document |
| Capital Blue Cross | Cooling Devices Used in the Outpatient Setting (MP 6.040) | unproven / investigational | Sep 1, 2026 | payer document |
| Premera Blue Cross | Cooling Devices Used in the Outpatient Setting (1.01.538) | listed, no stance | Jul 13, 2026 | payer document |
Prior authorization required or conditional in IN.
From payers' published prior-auth lists, coverage policies and state Medicaid fee schedules, updated Oct 16, 2026. The role is what the policy's own code table or text says about the code. Not a guarantee of coverage or payment; verify with the payer. CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association.