CommercialCoverageMedium impact
05.00.29o, Automatic External Cardioverter Defibrillators (Wearable and Nonwearable)
Independence Blue Cross·Cardiology, Emergency Medicine, Critical Care·Medical Policy
Effective date
Apr 2, 2025
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
This is a reissue of the medical policy for Automatic External Cardioverter Defibrillators (both wearable and nonwearable) for commercial insurance plans. The policy is being reposted with an effective date of April 2, 2025, but only summary information is available without specific details about what changed.
Action Required
By April 2, 2025: Billing team should review the full policy document at the provided URL to understand any changes to coverage criteria, prior authorization requirements, or billing guidelines for wearable and nonwearable cardioverter defibrillators. Update billing procedures accordingly once full policy details are reviewed.