29819 Insurance Policy Changes

CPT 29819, in plain terms, covers The surgeon removes loose fragments or foreign material from inside your shoulder joint using minimally invasive techniques. CPT 29819 is referenced in 2 tracked payer policy changes from Capital Blue Cross and Humana. For billers and coders, staying current on payer-specific coverage criteria, reimbursement rules, and prior-authorization requirements for CPT 29819 is critical to clean claim submission. Each entry below links to the full policy analysis with effective dates and action steps.

Official descriptor: CPT 29819 on AAPC