26535 Insurance Policy Changes

CPT 26535, in plain terms, covers Surgery to repair or reshape a damaged joint in your finger to improve function or appearance. CPT 26535 is referenced in 3 tracked payer policy changes from UnitedHealthcare and Aetna. For billers and coders, staying current on payer-specific coverage criteria, reimbursement rules, and prior-authorization requirements for CPT 26535 is critical to clean claim submission. Each entry below links to the full policy analysis with effective dates and action steps.

Official descriptor: CPT 26535 on AAPC