Medicare AdvantageBilling CodesLow impact
MA11.070e, Lipectomy and Liposuction
Independence Blue Cross·Plastic Surgery, General Surgery, Dermatology·Medical Policy
Effective date
Oct 1, 2025
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
Independence Blue Cross reissued MA11.070e with a minor code update effective 10/01/2025, deleting ICD-10 diagnosis code E88.1 (Lipodystrophy, not elsewhere classified) from the lipectomy and liposuction policy. This is a routine annual review with no substantive changes to coverage criteria or billing procedures. Billing teams should remove E88.1 from any internal documentation or claim submission logic related to this policy.
Action Required
By 10/01/2025: Billing team must remove ICD-10 diagnosis code E88.1 (Lipodystrophy, not elsewhere classified) from all internal policy documentation, billing system rules, and claim submission logic related to MA11.070e. If this code is currently linked to lipectomy or liposuction claim scenarios in your billing software, delete that association to prevent future claim denials. No changes required to CPT codes, coverage criteria, or prior authorization processes. This is a routine code update only.