CommercialCoverageMedium impact
09.00.58, Coronary Artery Calcium (CAC) Testing Using Computed Tomography (Independence Administrators)
Independence Blue Cross·Cardiology, Radiology, Diagnostic Imaging·Medical Policy
Effective date
Apr 30, 2025
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
Independence Administrators has reissued their medical policy for Coronary Artery Calcium (CAC) Testing Using Computed Tomography, effective April 30, 2025. This policy update may affect coverage criteria, billing requirements, or documentation standards for cardiac CT calcium scoring procedures.
Action Required
By April 30, 2025: Billing team should review the complete updated policy document at the provided URL to identify any changes to coverage criteria, prior authorization requirements, or documentation standards for coronary artery calcium scoring procedures. Update billing protocols and staff training accordingly based on the specific policy changes identified.