Medicare AdvantageCoverageMedium impact
MA11.015ad, Wound Care: Skin Substitutes for the Treatment of Burns and Chronic, Non-Healing Wounds
Independence Blue Cross·Wound Care, Dermatology, Plastic Surgery +2 more·Medical Policy
Effective date
Jul 1, 2025
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
Medicare Advantage has updated their wound care policy MA11.015ad covering skin substitutes for burns and chronic, non-healing wounds. This policy affects billing and coverage criteria for skin substitute procedures and products used in wound care treatment.
Action Required
By July 1, 2025: Billing team must review updated Medicare Advantage policy MA11.015ad for wound care skin substitutes. Access the full policy at the IBX medical policy site to identify any changes to coverage criteria, prior authorization requirements, or billing guidelines for skin substitute products and procedures. Update billing protocols and staff training accordingly.