Who is affected by this change?

This affects Independence Blue Cross Oncology, Plastic Surgery, General Surgery providers on Medicare Advantage plans.

When does this change take effect?

This change is effective Oct 1, 2025.

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Medicare AdvantageBilling CodesMedium impact

MA05.033e, External Breast Prostheses

Independence Blue Cross·Oncology, Plastic Surgery, General Surgery·Medical Policy

Effective date

Oct 1, 2025

We identified it

Jun 19, 2026

Days to comply

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Summary

Medicare Advantage policy MA05.033e for External Breast Prostheses has been updated with medical coding changes. This affects billing procedures for external breast prostheses claims for Medicare Advantage members.

Action Required

Action needed

Before October 1, 2025: Billing team must review updated MA05.033e policy for External Breast Prostheses coding requirements. Access the full policy details at the source URL to identify specific coding changes and update billing procedures accordingly for Medicare Advantage claims.

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Independence Blue Cross policies Oncology Plastic Surgery General Surgery