CommercialCoverageMedium impact
05.00.11k, Therapeutic Shoes and Orthopedic Shoes
Independence Blue Cross·Podiatry, Orthopedics, Endocrinology +2 more·Medical Policy
Effective date
Apr 30, 2025
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
The therapeutic and orthopedic shoes policy (05.00.11k) has been reissued with updates effective April 30, 2025. This is a commercial insurance policy update that may affect coverage criteria, billing requirements, or documentation standards for therapeutic footwear.
Action Required
Before April 30, 2025: Billing team must review the updated policy 05.00.11k for therapeutic and orthopedic shoes at the provided URL to identify specific changes to coverage criteria, billing requirements, or documentation standards. Update billing procedures and staff training accordingly based on the policy details.