Medicare AdvantageCoverageMedium impact
MA05.012c, Orthopedic Footwear
Independence Blue Cross·Orthopedics, Podiatry, PM&R (Physical Medicine & Rehab)·Medical Policy
Effective date
Mar 4, 2026
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
Medicare Advantage has reissued policy MA05.012c covering orthopedic footwear benefits and billing requirements. This is a policy reissue with an effective date of March 4, 2026, indicating updated guidance for orthopedic footwear coverage and billing procedures.
Action Required
Before March 4, 2026: Billing team must review the complete MA05.012c orthopedic footwear policy at the provided URL to identify specific changes to coverage criteria, billing codes, or documentation requirements. Update billing procedures and encounter forms based on the detailed policy content once available.