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05.00.69c, Home-Use Light Box for the Treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Independence Blue Cross·Psychiatry, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine·Medical Policy
Effective date
Jul 9, 2025
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
Policy 05.00.69c regarding home-use light box treatment for Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) has been reissued with an effective date of July 9, 2025. This appears to be a policy reissuance rather than a substantive change, but billing teams should verify current coverage criteria and any updated requirements.
Action Required
By July 9, 2025: Billing team should review the complete updated policy at the provided URL to verify any changes to coverage criteria, documentation requirements, or billing procedures for home-use light box therapy for SAD treatment. Update any relevant billing protocols if substantive changes are identified.