Orthopedic Joint Procedures of the Knee for Managed Medicaid (MMC), Health and Recovery Plan (HARP), Child Health Plus (CHP), and Essential Plan (EP) Members - (Effective Date - 2027-01-01) 7.01.123
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield medical policy 7.01.123 covers knee joint procedures for Managed Medicaid (MMC), Health and Recovery Plan (HARP), Child Health Plus (CHP), and Essential Plan (EP) members, with a current effective date of January 1, 2027. The policy sets medical necessity criteria for knee arthroplasty, knee arthroscopy and associated procedures, ligament reconstruction and repair, meniscal procedures, patellofemoral realignment, restorative cartilage procedures, and manipulation under anesthesia, including physical therapy, pain management, imaging, and BMI requirements. The policy history lists a 09/17/26 new policy and a 10/22/26 off-cycle update that removed site of service criteria.