Question 1

What insurance policy changes affect CPT 27122?

Accepted Answer

There are 3 tracked policy changes affecting CPT 27122, including updates from UnitedHealthcare, Aetna. Each change may modify coverage criteria, reimbursement rates, or prior-authorization requirements.

Question 2

Which payers have updated policy for CPT 27122?

Accepted Answer

Payers that have issued tracked updates for CPT 27122 include: UnitedHealthcare, Aetna.

Question 3

How do I get notified when CPT 27122 policy changes?

Accepted Answer

Create a free account at PolicyChanges.app and save a search filtered to CPT 27122. You will receive a daily digest email whenever a new policy change references this code.

Question 4

Why do payers change policies for CPT 27122?

Accepted Answer

Payers revise policies for individual billing codes to align with updated clinical guidelines, CMS rule changes, fraud and abuse prevention measures, or network cost-management goals. Changes can affect medical necessity criteria, place-of-service restrictions, bundling rules, or whether a code requires prior authorization.

27122 Insurance Policy Changes

Joint Procedures

Medications/Drugs (Outpatient/Part B)

Joint Resurfacing (CPB 0661, reviewed 2026-10-07)