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MA08.008h, Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) / Intradialytic Parenteral Nutrition (IDPN)
Act
by Mar 16, 2026
Effective date
Mar 16, 2026
Identified
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
Independence Blue Cross MA08.008h policy removes coverage for hyperemesis gravidarum, intraperitoneal parenteral nutrition (IPN), and "complete bowel rest" indications effective 03/16/2026. Documentation requirements have been streamlined to align with CMS standards. Billing teams must verify TPN claims no longer qualify under these deleted indications and update internal coverage lists.
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What to do
by Mar 16, 2026 · 5 steps
01Billing team must update internal coverage matrix to REMOVE hyperemesis gravidarum and intraperitoneal parenteral nutrition (IPN) as covered indications for TPN under Medicare Advantage plans.
02Clinical staff must update prior authorization templates and denial language to reflect deleted criteria.
03Audit any pending or recently approved TPN claims with these diagnoses and prepare for potential claim recoupment or reprocessing.
04Provider education: Notify ordering physicians that TPN for hyperemesis gravidarum will no longer be covered; they must consider alternative coverage pathways (e.g., Part D pharmacy benefits) or different treatment modalities.
05Update claim edits in billing software to flag claims with ICD-10 codes for hyperemesis gravidarum (O21.x) paired with S9364 for automatic denial or manual review.
If missed: Failure to implement changes before effective date will result in incorrect claim approvals and future recoupment liability.
Codes mentioned
S9364
Original notice
MA08.008h, Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) / Intradialytic Parenteral Nutrition (IDPN)
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