What insurance policy changes affect HCPCS C1763?

There are 9 tracked policy changes affecting HCPCS C1763, including updates from Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield, Anthem BCBS, Humana. Each change may modify coverage criteria, reimbursement rates, or prior-authorization requirements.

Which payers have updated policy for HCPCS C1763?

Payers that have issued tracked updates for HCPCS C1763 include: Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield, Anthem BCBS, Humana.

How do I get notified when HCPCS C1763 policy changes?

Create a free account at PolicyChanges.app and save a search filtered to HCPCS C1763. You will receive a daily digest email whenever a new policy change references this code.

Why do payers change policies for HCPCS C1763?

Payers revise policies for individual billing codes to align with updated clinical guidelines, CMS rule changes, fraud and abuse prevention measures, or network cost-management goals. Changes can affect medical necessity criteria, place-of-service restrictions, bundling rules, or whether a code requires prior authorization.

C1763 — Connective tissue, non-human (includes synthetic): Insurance Policy Changes

C1763 Insurance Policy Changes

HCPCS C1763 is officially defined as "Connective tissue, non-human (includes synthetic)." HCPCS C1763 is referenced in 9 tracked payer policy changes from Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield, Anthem BCBS, and 1 other payer. For billers and coders, staying current on payer-specific coverage criteria, reimbursement rules, and prior-authorization requirements for HCPCS C1763 is critical to clean claim submission. Each entry below links to the full policy analysis with effective dates and action steps.

High impact

[New York] Reimbursement policy update: Bundled Services and Supplies — Facility

Anthem BCBS·Effective Apr 1, 2026

Effective April 1, 2026, Anthem Blue Cross will no longer reimburse separately for blood product splitting, pooling, and thawing services, as well as professional/technical components and supplies for blood product administration and routine ECG when billed with facility or room fees. Facilities must bundle these services into primary service or facility fee reimbursement. Several new codes have been added to the related coding section for reference.

C1763 Insurance Policy Changes

Payment Policy Material Amendment

[New York] Reimbursement policy update: Bundled Services and Supplies — Facility

[Georgia] Reimbursement policy update: Bundled Services and Supplies — Facility

Skin and Tissue Substitutes - Medicare Advantage (Revised)

[Virginia] Carelon Medical Benefits Management, Inc. Code Update

[New York] Carelon Medical Benefits Management, Inc. Code Update

[Ohio] Reimbursement policy update: Bundled Services and Supplies — Facility

[Ohio] Carelon Medical Benefits Management, Inc. Code Update

[Georgia] Carelon Medical Benefits Management, Inc. Code Update