CommercialBilling CodesLow impact
11.02.25k, Transcatheter Cardiac Valve Procedures
Independence Blue Cross·Cardiology, Cardiothoracic Surgery·Medical Policy
Effective date
Jul 1, 2026
We identified it
Jul 2, 2026
Summary
Independence Blue Cross updated CPT code narratives 0805T and 0806T effective July 1, 2026, as part of their annual CPT code update cycle. This is a coding update only; no changes to medical necessity criteria, coverage policies, or reimbursement rates were made. The billing team should verify these codes are correctly mapped in their system and ensure compliance with the updated code descriptors.
Action Required
By July 1, 2026: Billing team must verify that CPT codes 0805T and 0806T are correctly configured in the billing system with updated code narratives from Independence Blue Cross. No workflow or documentation changes are required at this time, as the policy bulletin notes that inclusion in a code update does not imply a full policy review was completed. Confirm with your IBC account representative that these codes align with current FDA-approved transcatheter cardiac valve procedures and update any internal code reference materials accordingly.