Medicare AdvantageBilling CodesMedium impact
MA00.036k, Telehealth Services
Independence Blue Cross·Medical Policy
Effective date
Jan 2, 2025
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
Medicare Advantage has updated their telehealth services policy with medical coding changes effective January 2, 2025. This is a very recent policy update that may affect how telehealth visits are billed and coded for Medicare Advantage patients.
Action Required
By January 2, 2025: Billing team must review the full telehealth policy at the provided URL to identify specific coding changes for Medicare Advantage telehealth services. Update billing software and encounter forms based on the detailed policy requirements. Ensure all staff billing telehealth visits are aware of any new coding requirements to prevent claim denials.