29827 Insurance Policy Changes

CPT 29827, in plain terms, covers Surgical repair of a torn rotator cuff muscle in the shoulder joint. CPT 29827 is referenced in 4 tracked payer policy changes from Providence Health Plan. For billers and coders, staying current on payer-specific coverage criteria, reimbursement rules, and prior-authorization requirements for CPT 29827 is critical to clean claim submission. Each entry below links to the full policy analysis with effective dates and action steps.

Official descriptor: CPT 29827 on AAPC