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Elective Aorta and Iliac Artery Aneurysm Repair - Medicare Advantage (Revised)

Humana·Vascular Surgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery, General Surgery·Medicare Advantage
Effective date
Feb 2, 2026
We identified it
Jun 24, 2026
Days to comply

Summary

Humana Medicare Advantage updated their elective aortic and iliac artery aneurysm repair policy with revised medical necessity criteria and coverage determinations. The policy establishes specific diameter thresholds and requirements for open surgical repair, endovascular repair (EVAR), and fenestrated endovascular repair (FEVAR) procedures.

Action Required

Action needed
Before February 2, 2026: Billing team must update prior authorization requirements for aortic and iliac aneurysm repair procedures. Ensure documentation includes aneurysm diameter measurements, imaging studies (CT, MRI, TTE), patient height for short stature considerations, and shared decision-making notes when applicable. Update billing system to verify medical necessity criteria are met before submitting claims for CPT codes 34830-34848, 33875, and 33877.

Affected Billing Codes

34830
34831
34832
34701
34702
34703
34704
34705
34706
34841
34842
34843
34844
34845
34846
34847
34848
33875
33877