Medicare AdvantageBilling CodesMedium impact
04/01/2026 CPT & HCPCS Quarterly Code Update Coverage Determinations for Medicare Advantage Products
Independence Blue Cross·News & Announcements
Effective date
Apr 1, 2026
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
Medicare Advantage plans have issued quarterly updates to CPT and HCPCS code coverage determinations effective April 1, 2026. This is a routine quarterly update that may affect billing and coverage for various medical procedures and services.
Action Required
By April 1, 2026: Billing team should review the complete quarterly code update document at the provided URL to identify specific changes to CPT and HCPCS coverage determinations. Update billing software and encounter forms based on any new coverage policies or code changes identified in the full documentation.