CommercialCoverageMedium impact
09.00.58a, Coronary Artery Calcium (CAC) Testing Using Computed Tomography (Independence Administrators)
Independence Blue Cross·Cardiology, Radiology, Diagnostic Imaging·Medical Policy
Effective date
Oct 1, 2025
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
Independence Administrators has updated their medical policy for Coronary Artery Calcium (CAC) Testing Using Computed Tomography, effective October 1, 2025. This policy change affects commercial insurance plans and may impact coverage criteria, billing requirements, or prior authorization rules for cardiac CT calcium scoring procedures.
Action Required
By October 1, 2025: Billing team must review the complete Independence Administrators policy 09.00.58a for CAC testing to identify any new coverage criteria, prior authorization requirements, or documentation standards. Contact Independence Administrators or access the full policy at the provided URL to obtain specific billing guidelines and update internal procedures accordingly.