When does this change take effect?

This change is effective Mar 4, 2026.

Medicare AdvantageCoverageMedium impact

MA11.091b, Manipulation Under Anesthesia

Q: Who is affected by this change?

This affects Independence Blue Cross Orthopedics, PM&R (Physical Medicine & Rehab), Pain Management, Anesthesiology providers on Medicare Advantage plans.

Independence Blue Cross·Orthopedics, PM&R (Physical Medicine & Rehab), Pain Management +1 more·Medical Policy

Effective date

Mar 4, 2026

We identified it

Jun 19, 2026

Days to comply

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Summary

Medicare Advantage policy MA11.091b for Manipulation Under Anesthesia has been reissued and will be effective March 4, 2026. This is a policy update that affects billing and coverage guidelines for manipulation procedures performed under anesthesia.

Action Required

Action needed

Before March 4, 2026: Billing team should review the updated MA11.091b policy details for Manipulation Under Anesthesia procedures. Monitor for specific billing code changes, prior authorization requirements, or coverage criteria modifications when the full policy details become available.

Related policy hubs

Independence Blue Cross policies Orthopedics PM&R (Physical Medicine & Rehab)Pain Management Anesthesiology