CommercialCoverageMedium impact
11.08.13h, Rhytidectomy and/or Cervicoplasty With or Without Liposuction and/or Platysmaplasty
Independence Blue Cross·Plastic Surgery·Medical Policy
Effective date
May 28, 2025
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
Policy 11.08.13h regarding rhytidectomy and/or cervicoplasty with or without liposuction and/or platysmaplasty was reissued effective 05/28/2025. Without access to the full policy text content, the specific changes cannot be determined. The billing team must review the complete policy document to identify coverage criteria, billing code requirements, prior authorization mandates, and any modifications to previous guidance.
Action Required
By 05/28/2025: Billing team must obtain and review the complete policy text for 11.08.13h at https://medpolicy.ibx.com/ibc/Commercial/Pages/Site-Activity-View.aspx?FilterField1=MPSiteActivityLogMonth&FilterValue1=05&FilterField2=MPSiteActivityLogYear&FilterValue2=2025#commercial-11-08-13h. Identify specific CPT codes affected (rhytidectomy, cervicoplasty, liposuction, platysmaplasty procedures), prior authorization requirements, and coverage limitations. Update billing system rules and encounter forms accordingly. Notify providers and front desk staff of any changes to verification or authorization processes. Claims submitted without compliance to reissued requirements may be denied.