CommercialCoverageMedium impact
10.04.01m, Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Independence Blue Cross·Pulmonology, PM&R (Physical Medicine & Rehab), Cardiology·Medical Policy
Effective date
Apr 29, 2026
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
The Pulmonary Rehabilitation policy (10.04.01m) has been reissued with updates effective April 29, 2026. This is a commercial policy update that may affect coverage criteria, billing requirements, or documentation standards for pulmonary rehabilitation services.
Action Required
By April 29, 2026: Review the updated Pulmonary Rehabilitation policy at the provided URL to identify specific changes to coverage criteria, billing requirements, or documentation standards. Update billing procedures and provider documentation requirements accordingly for all commercial pulmonary rehabilitation claims.