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11.03.02x, Bariatric Surgery
Independence Blue Cross·Effective Mar 17, 2026
Independence Blue Cross updated Medical Policy 11.03.02x effective 03/17/2026, reclassifying single-anastomosis duodeno-ileal bypass with sleeve gastrectomy (SADI-S/SIPS) from Experimental/Investigational to Medically Necessary coverage. Additionally, new bariatric procedures including natural orifice transoral endoscopic surgery were added as Experimental/Investigational, and applicable CPT/HCPCS codes were updated to reflect these coverage changes. CPT code C9784 was deleted due to the 01/01/2026 HCPCS update.