Medicare AdvantageAdministrativeLow impact
MA11.098, Migraine Deactivation Surgery
Independence Blue Cross·NJ · Neurology, Neurosurgery, Pain Management +1 more·Medical Policy
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Jun 19, 2026
Summary
This is a reissue with no substantive changes to MA11.098. The policy continues to classify migraine deactivation surgery as experimental/investigational and therefore not covered under Independence Blue Cross Medicare Advantage plans. No billing, coverage, or procedural changes have been made.
Action Required
No immediate action required. This is a routine annual reissue with no changes to coverage determination. Billing team should verify that migraine deactivation surgery claims using CPT codes 30999, 64999, 67999, or 96999 continue to be denied as experimental/investigational per existing denial protocols. No system updates or workflow changes are necessary.