CommercialCoverageMedium impact
05.00.38m, Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Systems
Independence Blue Cross·Wound Care, General Surgery, Plastic Surgery +2 more·Medical Policy
Effective date
Apr 2, 2025
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
The Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Systems medical policy has been reissued and will become effective April 2, 2025. This is a policy update that affects coverage and billing requirements for negative pressure wound therapy devices and related services.
Action Required
By April 2, 2025: Billing team must review the updated Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Systems policy at the provided URL to understand any changes to coverage criteria, prior authorization requirements, or billing guidelines. Update billing procedures and staff training accordingly based on the specific policy changes outlined in the full policy document.