Medicare AdvantageCoverageMedium impact
MA11.075b, Rhytidectomy and/or Cervicoplasty With or Without Liposuction and/or Platysmaplasty
Independence Blue Cross·Plastic Surgery·Medical Policy
Effective date
Mar 4, 2026
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
MA11.075b policy regarding rhytidectomy and/or cervicoplasty procedures with or without liposuction and/or platysmaplasty has been reissued effective 03/04/2026. The billing team must review the full policy content to identify specific coverage criteria, prior authorization requirements, and billing code updates that differ from the previous version.
Action Required
By March 4, 2026: Billing team must obtain and review the complete MA11.075b policy reissue from the source URL to identify: (1) specific CPT/HCPCS codes affected, (2) prior authorization requirements, (3) medical necessity criteria, and (4) coverage limitations. Update billing system rules, prior auth workflows, and provider encounter forms accordingly. Communicate changes to providers performing facial plastic surgery procedures. Claims submitted after the effective date without compliance to updated policy requirements will be denied.