Does Insurance Cover Biofeedback Therapy?
Medicare covers biofeedback for muscle re-education and urinary incontinence when conventional treatments have failed.
Medicare Coverage Details
Medicare partially covers biofeedback therapy
Biofeedback therapy is covered for muscle re-education of specific muscle groups or treating pathological muscle abnormalities (spasticity, incapacitating muscle spasm, weakness) when conventional treatments (heat, cold, massage, exercise, support) have not been successful. Also covered for treatment of urinary incontinence. Not covered for ordinary muscle tension or psychosomatic conditions.
Coverage Conditions
- Muscle re-education of specific muscle groups
- Pathological muscle abnormalities (spasticity, spasm, weakness)
- Urinary incontinence
- Only after conventional treatments have failed
NCD References
NCD 30.1 — Biofeedback Therapy
NCD 30.1.1 — Biofeedback Therapy for the Treatment of Urinary Incontinence
Last updated: June 2020
Private Insurance Coverage
Private insurance coverage data for biofeedback therapy varies widely by plan. Contact your insurer directly to verify your benefits.
How to Check Your Coverage
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Call the number on your insurance card
Ask: "Is biofeedback therapy a covered benefit under my plan?" Get the answer in writing or note the reference number.
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Ask about prior authorization
Some plans require pre-approval before treatment. Ask if a referral from your primary care doctor is needed.
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Verify provider network status
In-network providers will cost significantly less. Ask your insurer for a list of covered providers in your area.
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Understand your cost share
Ask about your copay, coinsurance, and deductible for this service. Out-of-network benefits may still apply.
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Check HSA/FSA eligibility
Even if insurance doesn't cover biofeedback therapy, you may be able to use pre-tax HSA or FSA funds. Get a letter of medical necessity from your doctor.
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