Medicare AdvantageAdministrativeLow impact
MA11.112, Composite Tissue Allotransplantation of the Hand(s) and Face
Independence Blue Cross·Plastic Surgery, General Surgery·Medical Policy
Effective date
Aug 6, 2025
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
Medicare Advantage policy MA11.112 for Composite Tissue Allotransplantation of the Hand(s) and Face has been reissued with an effective date of August 6, 2025, but was removed on the same day it was posted (September 9, 2025). This appears to be an administrative correction or withdrawal of a policy update.
Action Required
Monitor for updated policy guidance on composite tissue allotransplantation procedures. Check with Medicare Advantage plans for current coverage criteria and billing requirements for hand and face transplant procedures before submitting any related claims.