Medicare AdvantageCoverageMedium impact
MA05.067f, Leadless Pacemakers
Independence Blue Cross·Cardiology, Cardiothoracic Surgery·Medical Policy
Effective date
Apr 1, 2026
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
Medicare Advantage policy MA05.067f for leadless pacemakers has been reissued and will take effect April 1, 2026. This is a policy update that may affect coverage criteria, billing requirements, or documentation standards for leadless pacemaker procedures.
Action Required
By March 15, 2026: Billing team and cardiology providers must review the full updated policy MA05.067f for leadless pacemakers at the provided URL to identify specific changes to coverage criteria, prior authorization requirements, or documentation standards. Update billing procedures and provider workflows accordingly before the April 1, 2026 effective date.