CommercialCoverageMedium impact
11.14.19p, Artificial Intervertebral Cervical Disc Insertion (Independence Administrators)
Independence Blue Cross·Orthopedics, Neurosurgery·Medical Policy
Effective date
May 14, 2025
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
Independence Administrators has reissued their policy 11.14.19p covering Artificial Intervertebral Cervical Disc Insertion procedures. This is a policy reissue that became effective May 14, 2025, updating the medical policy for commercial plans regarding cervical disc replacement procedures.
Action Required
By May 14, 2025: Billing team should review the updated policy 11.14.19p for Artificial Intervertebral Cervical Disc Insertion procedures on Independence Administrators' website to identify any changes in coverage criteria, prior authorization requirements, or billing guidelines that may affect cervical disc replacement claims.