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11.03.01f, Repair of Cleft Lip, Cleft Nose, and/or Cleft Palate
Independence Blue Cross·PA, DE, NJ · Plastic Surgery, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat) +1 more·Medical Policy
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Jun 19, 2026
Summary
Independence Blue Cross has reissued policy 11.03.01f on cleft lip, cleft nose, and cleft palate repair as part of its annual review process (version 11.03.01g is now current). The policy confirms continued coverage for surgical repair of cleft defects, serial reconstructive surgeries, rhinoplasty/septoplasty when functionally indicated, presurgical and postsurgical orthodontic appliances, and maxillofacial prosthetics. No material changes to covered services, billing codes, or medical necessity criteria are indicated in this routine annual reissue.
Action Required
No immediate action required. This is a routine annual policy reissue (03/05/2025) with no substantive changes to coverage, codes, or medical necessity criteria. Billing team should verify that the practice's claims submission system reflects current policy version 11.03.01g (not superseded version 11.03.01f) and that all listed CPT codes (including 30580 and 30600 added as of 12/21/2020) are accurately configured in billing software. Ensure providers document medical necessity and functional impairment (not cosmetic intent) for all cleft repair claims. For self-funded groups, verify individual group benefits as state mandates do not automatically apply.