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05.00.21ai, Durable Medical Equipment (DME) and Consumable Medical Supplies
Independence Blue Cross·PA · Wound Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy +4 more·Medical Policy
Effective date
Nov 10, 2025
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
Independence Blue Cross has added 40 HCPCS codes to Attachment B, effective 11/10/2025, designating these supplies and items as non-covered because they do not meet the company's definition of DME. Billing teams must immediately identify claims using these codes and prepare to deny or redirect them after the effective date. This affects primarily wound care, compression, and incontinence supply codes.
Action Required
By November 10, 2025: Billing team must update billing system to flag and deny all claims containing HCPCS codes A4212, A4337, A4461, A4483, A4860, A4932, A6219-A6233, A6266, A6402-A6404, A6407, A6413, and A6441-A6456 for Independence Blue Cross Commercial plans as non-covered DME. Update claim scrubber rules to reject these codes before submission. Notify DME suppliers and providers that these codes are no longer reimbursable effective 11/10/2025. For any claims submitted on or after 11/10/2025 with these codes, expect automatic denials. Implement process to identify and contact patients about alternative coverage options or out-of-pocket responsibility. Document the effective date change in compliance training for billing and credentialing staff.