Medicare AdvantageCoverageMedium impact
MA05.037a, Walkers
Independence Blue Cross·Geriatrics, Physical Therapy, PM&R (Physical Medicine & Rehab) +1 more·Medical Policy
Effective date
May 12, 2025
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
Independence Blue Cross Medicare Advantage policy MA05.037b (effective 05/12/2025) adds two HCPCS codes (E0152 and E1399) to the NOT COVERED category for powered walkers and walker enhancement accessories. Billing teams must deny claims for these codes and ensure providers understand the coverage restrictions.
Action Required
By 05/12/2025: Billing team must update billing system to automatically deny claims with HCPCS codes E0152 (powered walker) and E1399 (walker enhancement accessories) for Independence Blue Cross Medicare Advantage members. Add these codes to the 'not covered' deny list in the claims processing system. Notify providers via bulletin that these codes are no longer covered effective 05/12/2025. Update claim rejection templates to reference this policy change. Any claims submitted on or after 05/12/2025 with E0152 or E1399 will be denied; do not bill members as they are non-covered by Medicare policy.