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11.08.25n, Scar Revision
Independence Blue Cross·PA · Dermatology, Plastic Surgery, General Surgery +1 more·Medical Policy
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Jun 19, 2026
Summary
Independence Blue Cross reissued Policy 11.08.25n (now superseded by 11.08.25o) on 10/29/2025 to communicate the company's continuing position on scar revision coverage. The policy clarifies that scar revision is covered when medically necessary (functional impairment, chronic pain, or part of reconstructive treatment) but remains a cosmetic exclusion otherwise. No substantive coverage changes were made; this is a routine policy reaffirmation.
Action Required
No immediate action required. This is a policy reaffirmation with no substantive coverage or billing changes. Verify that your current billing workflows already comply with the medical necessity criteria (functional impairment, chronic pain/pruritus, or reconstructive treatment plan). If scar revision claims are being denied, audit submitted claims to ensure adequate documentation of medical necessity in the patient record. Train billing staff to deny cosmetic scar revision claims and to route medically necessary claims with appropriate diagnosis codes (L90.5 or L91.0) and supporting clinical documentation.