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MA11.012f, Endovascular Grafts for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms (AAA), Aorto-Iliac Aneurysms, and Infrarenal Aortic Aneurysms
Independence Blue Cross·NJ · Cardiothoracic Surgery, Vascular Surgery, General Surgery·Medical Policy
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Jun 19, 2026
Summary
This is a reissue with no substantive changes to MA11.012f. Independence Blue Cross has reconfirmed its continuing coverage position for endovascular graft repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA), aorto-iliac aneurysms, and infrarenal aortic aneurysms using FDA-approved devices. The policy remains unchanged since its last reissue on 05/28/2025.
Action Required
No immediate action required. This is a routine annual policy reissue with no changes to coverage criteria, billing codes, or documentation requirements. Billing team should verify that current systems already reflect the covered procedures (CPT 33894, 33895, 34701) for FDA-approved endovascular graft devices and that prior authorization processes (if applicable) remain unchanged. File this reissue for compliance records.