29240 Insurance Policy Changes

CPT 29240, in plain terms, covers Wrapping and securing tape or straps around your shoulder to provide support and limit movement during healing. CPT 29240 is referenced in 2 tracked payer policy changes from Highmark and Aetna. For billers and coders, staying current on payer-specific coverage criteria, reimbursement rules, and prior-authorization requirements for CPT 29240 is critical to clean claim submission. Each entry below links to the full policy analysis with effective dates and action steps.

Official descriptor: CPT 29240 on AAPC