CommercialAdministrativeMedium impact
11.16.09, Bronchial Valves
Independence Blue Cross·Pulmonology, Cardiothoracic Surgery·Medical Policy
Effective date
Mar 5, 2025
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
The Bronchial Valves policy (11.16.09) has been reissued for commercial plans, effective March 5, 2025. This appears to be an administrative reissue rather than a substantive policy change, but the billing team should review the updated policy content for any modifications to coverage or billing requirements for bronchial valve procedures.
Action Required
By March 5, 2025: Billing team must access the updated Bronchial Valves policy at the provided URL to review any changes to coverage criteria, prior authorization requirements, or billing guidelines for bronchial valve procedures. Update internal procedures and billing system settings if policy modifications are identified.