Medicare AdvantageCoverageLow impact
MA11.046c, Hair Transplants and Cranial Prostheses (Wigs)
Independence Blue Cross·Plastic Surgery, Dermatology, Oncology·Medical Policy
Effective date
Aug 6, 2025
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
Medicare Advantage policy MA11.046c regarding Hair Transplants and Cranial Prostheses (Wigs) has been reissued with updates effective August 6, 2025. This is a policy reissuance that may contain changes to coverage criteria, billing requirements, or documentation standards for hair transplant procedures and cranial prostheses.
Action Required
By August 6, 2025: Billing team should review the complete updated policy MA11.046c for Hair Transplants and Cranial Prostheses at the source URL to identify any changes to coverage criteria, prior authorization requirements, or billing guidelines. Update billing procedures and encounter forms if the full policy reveals specific changes to coding or documentation requirements.