29879 Insurance Policy Changes

CPT 29879, in plain terms, covers A procedure to smooth and clean the knee joint surface using arthroscopic surgery to help reduce pain and improve function. CPT 29879 is referenced in 5 tracked payer policy changes from Providence Health Plan and Humana. For billers and coders, staying current on payer-specific coverage criteria, reimbursement rules, and prior-authorization requirements for CPT 29879 is critical to clean claim submission. Each entry below links to the full policy analysis with effective dates and action steps.

Official descriptor: CPT 29879 on AAPC