When does this change take effect?

This change is effective Feb 19, 2025.

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CommercialCoverageMedium impact

11.02.16u, Ventricular Assist Devices (VADs)

Q: Who is affected by this change?

This affects Independence Blue Cross Cardiology, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Critical Care providers on Commercial plans.

Independence Blue Cross·Cardiology, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Critical Care·Medical Policy

Effective date

Feb 19, 2025

We identified it

Jun 19, 2026

Days to comply

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Summary

The Ventricular Assist Devices (VADs) policy has been reissued with updates effective February 19, 2025. This is a fresh commercial policy update that may affect coverage criteria, billing requirements, or documentation standards for VAD procedures and services.

Action Required

Action needed

By February 19, 2025: Billing team should review the updated VAD policy at the provided URL to identify specific changes to coverage criteria, prior authorization requirements, or billing guidelines. Update billing procedures and staff training accordingly for any VAD-related services.

Related policy hubs

Independence Blue Cross policies Cardiology Cardiothoracic Surgery Critical Care