Medicare AdvantageCoverageMedium impact
MA01.008c, Anesthesia Services for Epidural, Paravertebral Facet and Sacroiliac Joint Injections for Spinal Joint Management
Independence Blue Cross·Anesthesiology, Pain Management, Orthopedics·Pharmacy
Effective date
Aug 6, 2025
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
Medicare Advantage policy MA01.008c for anesthesia services during epidural, paravertebral facet and sacroiliac joint injections for spinal joint management has been reissued and will take effect August 6, 2025. This policy update affects anesthesia billing for spinal pain management procedures.
Action Required
By August 6, 2025: Billing team must review the complete updated policy MA01.008c on the IBX Medicare Advantage website to understand any changes to anesthesia billing requirements for epidural, paravertebral facet and sacroiliac joint injections. Update billing protocols and staff training accordingly based on the full policy content.