CommercialCoverageMedium impact
09.00.36m, First-Trimester Prenatal Screening for Fetal Aneuploidy Using Fetal Ultrasound Markers
Independence Blue Cross·OB-GYN, Family Medicine·Medical Policy
Effective date
Feb 19, 2025
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
The policy for first-trimester prenatal screening for fetal aneuploidy using fetal ultrasound markers has been reissued with updates effective February 19, 2025. This is a commercial insurance policy update that may affect coverage criteria or billing requirements for prenatal screening procedures.
Action Required
By February 19, 2025: Billing team should review the complete updated policy at the provided URL to identify any changes to coverage criteria, prior authorization requirements, or billing guidelines for first-trimester prenatal screening procedures. Update billing protocols and provider documentation requirements accordingly.