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11.14.23d, Surgical Treatment of Femoroacetabular Impingement (Independence Administrators)
Independence Blue Cross·Orthopedics, Sports Medicine·Medical Policy
Effective date
Apr 30, 2025
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
Independence Administrators has reissued their medical policy for surgical treatment of femoroacetabular impingement, effective April 30, 2025. This is a policy reissuance that may contain updated coverage criteria or documentation requirements for hip impingement surgeries.
Action Required
Before April 30, 2025: Billing team must review the full updated policy at the provided URL to identify any changes to coverage criteria, prior authorization requirements, or documentation standards for femoroacetabular impingement surgeries. Update billing workflows and provider documentation requirements accordingly.