Medicare AdvantageCoverageMedium impact
MA05.008d, Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Systems
Independence Blue Cross·Wound Care, General Surgery, Plastic Surgery +2 more·Medical Policy
Effective date
Apr 2, 2025
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
Medicare Advantage policy MA05.008d for Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Systems has been reissued and will take effect April 2, 2025. This is a policy update that may affect coverage criteria, prior authorization requirements, or billing guidelines for wound therapy devices and services.
Action Required
By April 2, 2025: Billing team must review the updated MA05.008d policy for Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Systems at the source URL to identify specific changes to coverage criteria, prior authorization requirements, or billing guidelines. Update billing procedures and staff training accordingly for Medicare Advantage plans.