CommercialCoverageMedium impact
14.00.01a, Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
Independence Blue Cross·Psychiatry, Neurology, Anesthesiology·Medical Policy
Effective date
Jul 9, 2025
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
Policy 14.00.01a for Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) has been reissued with updates to commercial plans. The policy was both posted and made effective on 07/09/2025, indicating immediate implementation of changes to ECT coverage or billing requirements.
Action Required
By July 9, 2025: Billing team must review the complete ECT policy at the provided URL to identify specific changes to coverage, prior authorization, or billing requirements for commercial plans. Update billing procedures and encounter forms accordingly based on the full policy content.