Medicare AdvantageBilling CodesHigh impact
MA00.026w, Always Bundled Procedure Codes
Independence Blue Cross·Medical Policy
Effective date
Jan 1, 2025
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
Medicare Advantage has updated their policy on always bundled procedure codes, which affects how certain procedures must be billed together rather than separately. This policy was effective January 1, 2025 but was recently posted and then removed from the website on the same day in May.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing team must review current bundling practices for Medicare Advantage claims to ensure compliance with updated bundled procedure requirements that have been effective since January 1, 2025. Contact Medicare Advantage directly or check alternative policy sources since the policy document was removed from the website. Review any claims submitted since January 1st for potential rebilling if bundling rules were not followed.