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11.14.10t, Percutaneous Vertebroplasty, Kyphoplasty and Sacroplasty (Independence Administrators)
Independence Blue Cross·Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pain Management +1 more·Medical Policy
Effective date
Apr 30, 2025
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
Independence Administrators has reissued policy 11.14.10t regarding percutaneous vertebroplasty, kyphoplasty, and sacroplasty procedures, effective 04/30/2025. The billing team must review the full policy text to identify specific coverage criteria, prior authorization requirements, billing code updates, or reimbursement changes that may affect claim submissions for these spine procedures.
Action Required
By 04/30/2025: Billing team must obtain and review the complete policy text for 11.14.10t from the Independence Administrators policy portal. Identify and document: (1) any new or changed CPT codes for vertebroplasty, kyphoplasty, or sacroplasty procedures; (2) prior authorization requirements or thresholds; (3) medical necessity criteria; (4) any bundling or payment adjustments. Update billing software, encounter forms, and provider education materials accordingly. Communicate changes to providers and clinical staff. Implement any required system rule changes before the effective date to ensure compliant claim submission. Without this review and implementation, claims for these procedures may be denied or delayed.