Medicare AdvantageCoverageMedium impact
MA11.012f, Endovascular Grafts for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms (AAA), Aorto-Iliac Aneurysms, and Infrarenal Aortic Aneurysms
Independence Blue Cross·Vascular Surgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery, General Surgery·Medical Policy
Effective date
Jun 10, 2026
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
Policy MA11.012f regarding endovascular grafts for abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA), aorto-iliac aneurysms, and infrarenal aortic aneurysms was reissued effective June 10, 2026. This is a recent policy update that may contain changes to coverage criteria, prior authorization requirements, or billing guidelines for endovascular graft procedures. Billing teams must review the full policy text to identify specific changes from the prior version.
Action Required
By June 10, 2026: Obtain and review the complete policy text for MA11.012f from the provided URL (https://medpolicy.ibx.com/ibc/ma/Pages/Site-Activity-View.aspx?FilterField1=MPSiteActivityLogMonth&FilterValue1=06&FilterField2=MPSiteActivityLogYear&FilterValue2=2026). Billing team and clinical staff must identify all changes from the previous version, including any new prior authorization requirements, coverage limitations, or documentation requirements for endovascular graft procedures. Update billing system rules, prior authorization workflows, and provider education materials accordingly. Ensure all staff handling AAA, aorto-iliac, and infrarenal aortic aneurysm cases are trained on updated requirements before the effective date.