Medicare AdvantageBilling CodesMedium 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 policy MA00.026w regarding Always Bundled Procedure Codes has been updated with an effective date of January 1, 2025. This policy affects how certain procedure codes are bundled together for billing purposes under Medicare Advantage plans.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing team must review the complete MA00.026w policy at the provided URL to identify specific bundled procedure codes that cannot be billed separately. Update billing system rules to prevent separate billing of bundled procedures for Medicare Advantage patients. Verify current claims are compliant with bundling requirements to avoid denials.