CommercialCoverageMedium impact
11.08.03m, Lipectomy and Liposuction
Independence Blue Cross·Plastic Surgery, General Surgery·Medical Policy
Effective date
Apr 30, 2025
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
The lipectomy and liposuction medical policy has been reissued with updates effective April 30, 2025. This is a commercial policy update that may affect coverage criteria or billing requirements for cosmetic and reconstructive body contouring procedures.
Action Required
By April 30, 2025: Billing team must review the updated lipectomy and liposuction policy at the provided URL to identify specific changes to coverage criteria, prior authorization requirements, or billing guidelines. Update encounter forms and billing protocols accordingly for all lipectomy and liposuction procedures.