When does this change take effect?

This change is effective Apr 1, 2026.

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11.02.16u, Ventricular Assist Devices (VADs)

Q: Who is affected by this change?

This affects Independence Blue Cross Cardiology, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Critical Care providers on Commercial plans.

Independence Blue Cross·Cardiology, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Critical Care·Medical Policy

Effective date

Apr 1, 2026

We identified it

Jun 19, 2026

Days to comply

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Summary

The Ventricular Assist Devices (VADs) policy has been reissued for commercial plans, effective April 1, 2026. This is a reissue of an existing policy rather than new content changes, but billing teams should verify current VAD coverage and billing requirements remain unchanged.

Action Required

Action needed

Before April 1, 2026: Billing team should review the complete VAD policy at the source URL to confirm no changes to coverage criteria, prior authorization requirements, or billing procedures for ventricular assist device services. Verify current billing workflows for VAD-related procedures remain compliant with the reissued policy.

Related policy hubs

Independence Blue Cross policies Cardiology Cardiothoracic Surgery Critical Care