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11.14.12f, Osteochondral Allograft Transplantation (Independence Administrators)
Independence Blue Cross·Orthopedics, Sports Medicine·Medical Policy
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Jun 19, 2026
Summary
This is a routine annual reissue of Independence Administrators' osteochondral allograft transplantation policy with no substantive changes to coverage criteria, billing codes, or medical necessity requirements. The policy continues to cover osteochondral allograft for knee and talus defects under specific clinical criteria and only applies to Independence Administrators members whose groups have not enrolled in the UM vendor program.
Action Required
No immediate action required. This is a routine annual reissue with no changes to coverage, billing codes, documentation requirements, or medical necessity criteria. Billing and clinical teams should maintain current workflows for osteochondral allograft procedures. Verify member eligibility to confirm whether Independence Administrators or a UM vendor program administrator is the claims processor, as this policy applies only to Independence Administrators members and not to Commercial Independence members (who use AIM Specialty Health guidelines per policy #00.01.66). Continue to submit claims with CPT 27415, 29867, or 28899 with appropriate medical documentation demonstrating medical necessity for covered indications.