29866 Insurance Policy Changes

CPT 29866, in plain terms, covers A surgeon uses a camera to place tissue taken from your own body into your knee to repair cartilage damage. CPT 29866 is referenced in 5 tracked payer policy changes from Aetna and Independence Blue Cross. For billers and coders, staying current on payer-specific coverage criteria, reimbursement rules, and prior-authorization requirements for CPT 29866 is critical to clean claim submission. Each entry below links to the full policy analysis with effective dates and action steps.

Official descriptor: CPT 29866 on AAPC