Medicare AdvantageBilling CodesLow impact
MA11.070e, Lipectomy and Liposuction
Independence Blue Cross·General Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Dermatology·Medical Policy
Effective date
Oct 1, 2025
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
Independence Blue Cross updated MA11.070e to remove ICD-10 diagnosis code E88.1 (Lipodystrophy, not elsewhere classified) effective 10/01/2025. This is a routine annual code update with no changes to coverage criteria, billing procedures, or medical necessity requirements for lipectomy and liposuction procedures.
Action Required
By 10/01/2025: Billing team must remove ICD-10 code E88.1 (Lipodystrophy, not elsewhere classified) from all claim submissions for Independence Blue Cross Medicare Advantage members. Update billing software, encounter forms, and diagnosis code lookup tables to prevent accidental use of this code. If claims are submitted with E88.1 after the effective date, they may be denied or require manual correction. Verify that remaining lipoma-related diagnosis codes (D17.0 through D17.30) remain active in the system.