When does this change take effect?

This change is effective Dec 19, 2025.

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05.00.80d, Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation

Q: Who is affected by this change?

This affects Independence Blue Cross Neurology, Psychiatry, Pain Management providers on Commercial plans.

Independence Blue Cross·Neurology, Psychiatry, Pain Management·Medical Policy

Effective date

Dec 19, 2025

We identified it

Jun 19, 2026

Days to comply

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Summary

IBX Commercial updated their Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation policy (05.00.80d) with a reissue effective December 19, 2025. This is a policy reissue for commercial plans, but specific content changes are not detailed in the summary provided.

Action Required

Action needed

By December 19, 2025: Billing team should review the full policy document at the provided URL to identify specific changes to cranial electrotherapy stimulation coverage and billing requirements for IBX Commercial plans. Update billing procedures and prior authorization requirements as specified in the complete policy.

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