Medicare AdvantageCoverageMedium impact
MA05.044t, Durable Medical Equipment (DME)
Independence Blue Cross·Orthopedics, PM&R (Physical Medicine & Rehab), Physical Therapy +1 more·Medical Policy
Effective date
Apr 1, 2025
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
Medicare Advantage has updated their Durable Medical Equipment (DME) policy MA05.044t, effective April 1, 2025. This is a fresh policy update that may affect coverage, prior authorization, or billing requirements for DME items and supplies.
Action Required
By April 1, 2025: Billing team must review the updated DME policy MA05.044t at the provided URL to identify specific changes to coverage, prior authorization requirements, or billing procedures for durable medical equipment. Update billing protocols and staff training accordingly based on the detailed policy content.