Who is affected by this change?

This affects Independence Blue Cross Neurology, Neurosurgery providers on Medicare Advantage plans.

When does this change take effect?

This change is effective Dec 10, 2025.

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MA11.019m, Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS)

Independence Blue Cross·Neurology, Neurosurgery·Medical Policy

Effective date

Dec 10, 2025

We identified it

Jun 19, 2026

Days to comply

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Summary

The Medicare Advantage policy MA11.019m for Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) has been reissued effective December 10, 2025. This is a policy reissue rather than new content, but billing teams should verify current VNS coverage criteria and billing requirements remain unchanged.

Action Required

Action needed

By December 10, 2025: Billing team should review the updated MA11.019m policy at the provided URL to confirm current Vagus Nerve Stimulation coverage criteria and billing requirements remain consistent with previous policy version. No immediate changes expected for policy reissue.

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