CommercialCoverageHigh impact
11.02.17i, Endovascular Stent Graft Repair of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms and Nonaneurysmal Lesions
Independence Blue Cross·Cardiothoracic Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Radiology·Medical Policy
Effective date
Jul 9, 2025
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
Policy 11.02.17i has been reissued effective 07/09/2025 governing endovascular stent graft repair for thoracic aortic aneurysms and nonaneurysmal lesions. The billing team must review the full policy text to identify specific changes to coverage criteria, prior authorization requirements, billing codes, and documentation standards that may affect claim submission and reimbursement.
Action Required
By 07/09/2025: Billing team must obtain and review the complete policy text from https://medpolicy.ibx.com/ibc/Commercial/Pages/Site-Activity-View.aspx?FilterField1=MPSiteActivityLogMonth&FilterValue1=07&FilterField2=MPSiteActivityLogYear&FilterValue2=2025#commercial-11-02-17i to identify specific CPT codes, HCPCS codes, and ICD-10 diagnoses affected. Determine if prior authorization is required, update billing system rules accordingly, and communicate any changes to cardiothoracic surgeons and interventional radiologists. Implement changes in billing software and encounter forms. Claims submitted after 07/09/2025 without compliance to updated requirements may be denied.