Medicare AdvantageBilling CodesMedium impact
MA00.036l, Telehealth Services
Independence Blue Cross·Medical Policy
Effective date
Jan 1, 2026
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
Independence Blue Cross updated telehealth policy MA00.036l to MA00.036n effective 01/01/2026, removing HCPCS code G0071, adding G9871 as eligible for reimbursement, and revising the narrative for G0136. Billing teams must update systems to stop using the terminated code and begin recognizing G9871 for telehealth service reimbursement under Medicare Advantage plans.
Action Required
By December 31, 2025: Billing team must update billing software and claim submission systems to: (1) Remove HCPCS code G0071 from all telehealth service billing rules and encounter forms—claims using this code will be denied after 01/01/2026; (2) Add HCPCS code G9871 to the eligible telehealth codes list in billing system with appropriate reimbursement setup; (3) Review and update any billing logic or documentation requirements associated with G0136 per revised narrative. Update superbills and templates used by providers. Train billing staff on the code changes. Verify the changes in the system before the effective date to prevent claim rejections and revenue loss.