Medicare AdvantageCoverageHigh impact
MA11.098, Migraine Deactivation Surgery
Independence Blue Cross·Neurology, Pain Management·Medical Policy
Effective date
Jul 22, 2026
We identified it
Jul 23, 2026
Summary
INSUFFICIENT DATA: The policy title and metadata indicate MA11.098 is a Medicare Advantage policy on Migraine Deactivation Surgery effective 07/22/2026, but the actual policy content details are not provided in the source material. The billing team cannot implement specific changes without access to the full policy text describing coverage criteria, billing codes, prior authorization requirements, or other operational guidance.
Action Required
CRITICAL - By 07/22/2026: Billing team must obtain and review the complete MA11.098 policy text from the source URL (https://medpolicy.ibx.com/ibc/ma/Pages/Site-Activity-View.aspx?FilterField1=MPSiteActivityLogMonth&FilterValue1=07&FilterField2=MPSiteActivityLogYear&FilterValue2=2026#medicare-advantage-ma11-098-migraine-deactivation-surgery). Document all relevant CPT/HCPCS codes, prior authorization requirements, coverage limitations, and documentation standards. Update billing software, encounter forms, and provider guidance accordingly. Contact the insurance carrier directly if policy details remain unclear. Failure to implement required changes by the effective date will result in claim denials for migraine deactivation surgery procedures.