Summary
Independence Blue Cross has reissued policy MA05.055 confirming that standing frames (HCPCS codes E0637, E0638, E0641, E0642) remain NOT COVERED under Medicare Advantage plans, consistent with Medicare's non-coverage determination. This is a restatement of the Company's continuing position with no substantive policy change.
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What to do
Action · 4 steps
01No immediate action required.
02Billing team should maintain existing denial protocols for standing frame claims (E0637, E0638, E0641, E0642) submitted under Independence Blue Cross Medicare Advantage plans.
03Ensure claims adjudication system continues to deny these codes as non-covered items.
04If any standing frame claims have been previously appealed or are under review, confirm they remain non-covered and communicate final denials to providers and patients citing policy MA05.055.
Codes mentioned
E0637E0638E0641E0642
Original notice
MA05.055, Standing Frames
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