Medicare AdvantageCoverageMedium impact
MA11.101, Nucleoplasty
Independence Blue Cross·Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, Pain Management·Medical Policy
Effective date
Apr 30, 2025
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
Medicare Advantage policy MA11.101 for Nucleoplasty has been reissued and updated. This is a fresh policy change that may affect coverage or billing requirements for nucleoplasty procedures under Medicare Advantage plans.
Action Required
By April 30, 2025: Billing team must review the updated MA11.101 Nucleoplasty policy at the provided URL to identify any changes to coverage criteria, prior authorization requirements, or billing guidelines for nucleoplasty procedures. Update billing protocols and staff training accordingly based on the full policy content.