Medicare AdvantageBilling CodesMedium impact
MA07.026q, Ambulatory Electrocardiography (AECG) Monitoring and Mobile Cardiac Outpatient Telemetry (MCOT) Monitoring
Independence Blue Cross·Cardiology, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine·Medical Policy
Effective date
Jan 1, 2025
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
This policy update involves medical coding changes for Ambulatory Electrocardiography (AECG) Monitoring and Mobile Cardiac Outpatient Telemetry (MCOT) Monitoring services under Medicare Advantage plans. The changes became effective January 1, 2025 and likely affect billing codes or coverage criteria for cardiac monitoring services.
Action Required
By January 15, 2025: Billing team must review the complete policy MA07.026q at the source URL to identify specific coding changes for AECG and MCOT monitoring services. Update billing system with any new code requirements or coverage criteria for Medicare Advantage cardiac monitoring claims.