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The payment rates for three new Category I CPT^® Codes 97007, 97008, and 97009 for mechanical scalp cooling, effective January 1, 2026, are detailed below:

*Average number of treatments per patient is six. Average post infusion cooling time is up to 120 minutes.

The mechanical scalp cooling device must be a medical device as defined by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), with treatment ordered and performed by trained clinical staff under the supervision of a physician or other qualified health care professional in an office or facility setting. These codes are not applicable if the treatment is self-administered by the patient. Category III CPT Codes 0662T and 0663T will be deleted effective January 1, 2026.

Richard Paxman, CEO, stated, “Despite strong support and advocacy from many providers, the rates remain as originally proposed, with no revisions. While the lack of change from the proposed rule is disappointing, we remain committed to navigating the complex U. S. insurance reimbursement landscape. We will continue our intensive efforts, not only to educate providers but also to work closely with our expert partners to address the packaging of the codes under OPPS.
Our long-term goal is to expand patient access to scalp cooling, and therefore our focus remains to ensure providers receive fair reimbursement for providing this treatment.
We are confident that this will not slow or hinder our momentum, and it is important to recognise that each development represents a positive step in the right direction.”

Learn more about Paxman’s Scalp Cooling System: www.paxmanscalpcooling.com