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11.14.09h, Osteochondral Autograft Transplantation (Independence Administrators)
Independence Blue Cross·Orthopedics, General Surgery·Medical Policy
Effective date
Apr 2, 2025
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
Independence Administrators reissued Policy 11.14.09h on Osteochondral Autograft Transplantation effective April 2, 2025. This recent policy update requires immediate review to determine coverage criteria, prior authorization requirements, and billing code specifications for osteochondral autograft procedures. The medical billing team must obtain and review the full policy text to identify specific coverage changes and implement necessary workflow updates.
Action Required
By April 2, 2025: Billing team must obtain the complete policy text from the provided URL (https://medpolicy.ibx.com/ibc/Commercial/Pages/Site-Activity-View.aspx?FilterField1=MPSiteActivityLogMonth&FilterValue1=04&FilterField2=MPSiteActivityLogYear&FilterValue2=2025#commercial-11-14-09h). Once retrieved, extract specific CPT/HCPCS codes affected and identify prior authorization requirements. Update billing software, encounter forms, and provider documentation requirements accordingly. Communicate any changes to orthopedic surgeons and surgical schedulers. Failure to implement required prior authorization or apply correct coding will result in claim denials.