Medicare AdvantageCoverageMedium impact
MA11.075b, Rhytidectomy and/or Cervicoplasty With or Without Liposuction and/or Platysmaplasty
Independence Blue Cross·Plastic Surgery·Medical Policy
Effective date
May 28, 2025
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
This is a reissue of policy MA11.075b regarding rhytidectomy and/or cervicoplasty procedures with or without liposuction and/or platysmaplasty for Medicare Advantage plans. The billing team must review the full policy text to identify any changes from the previous version and update billing workflows, prior authorization processes, and documentation requirements accordingly.
Action Required
By May 28, 2025: Billing team must obtain and review the complete policy text from the provided URL to identify specific changes from the prior version. Update all prior authorization protocols, billing system rules, and provider documentation templates as needed for rhytidectomy (CPT 15820-15823 range), cervicoplasty, liposuction, and platysmaplasty procedures. Communicate any coverage or authorization requirement changes to providers and front-desk staff. Ensure all pending and future claims for these procedures comply with the reissued policy to avoid denials.