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Voluntary medical device correction: Freestyle Libre
UPMC Health Plan·PA · Endocrinology, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine +1 more·Provider Notice
We identified it
Aug 7, 2026
Summary
Abbott has initiated a voluntary medical device correction for FreeStyle Libre glucose monitoring system readers. This is a device safety notice affecting continuous glucose monitoring systems used by diabetic patients. The billing team should monitor for potential claims impact related to affected devices and ensure claims processing accounts for any replacement or corrected devices.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing team should monitor communications from Abbott and UnitedHealth for any guidance on handling claims for affected FreeStyle Libre devices. No billing code changes are indicated at this time. If device replacement or supply adjustments are required, await specific billing guidance from the plan before processing claims. Flag any member inquiries about this correction to the clinical team. Check the full policy details at the provided URL for any updates on coverage impact or special billing instructions that may be added.