Medicare AdvantageCoverageMedium impact
MA05.031c, Patient Lifts
Independence Blue Cross·PM&R (Physical Medicine & Rehab), Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy +2 more·Medical Policy
Effective date
Apr 2, 2025
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
Medicare Advantage has reissued the patient lifts policy MA05.031c with an effective date of April 2, 2025. This is a policy reissue that may contain updates to coverage criteria, billing requirements, or documentation standards for patient lift equipment.
Action Required
By April 2, 2025: Billing team must review the full updated policy MA05.031c for patient lifts at the provided URL to identify any changes to coverage criteria, billing codes, or documentation requirements. Update billing procedures and staff training accordingly for all patient lift equipment claims.