Medicare AdvantageCoverageMedium impact
MA00.052b, Psychiatric Collaborative Care Management (CoCM)
Independence Blue Cross·Psychiatry, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine·Medical Policy
Effective date
Jan 1, 2026
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
Medicare Advantage policy MA00.052b for Psychiatric Collaborative Care Management (CoCM) has been updated with changes effective January 1, 2026. This policy affects billing and coverage requirements for collaborative psychiatric care services under Medicare Advantage plans.
Action Required
By January 1, 2026: Billing team must review the complete updated policy MA00.052b for Psychiatric Collaborative Care Management at the provided URL to understand new billing requirements, coverage criteria, and documentation standards for CoCM services. Update billing procedures and staff training accordingly for Medicare Advantage patients requiring collaborative psychiatric care.