29880 Insurance Policy Changes

CPT 29880, in plain terms, covers Surgical removal of meniscus tissue from the knee joint using minimally invasive arthroscopic techniques. CPT 29880 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 29880 is critical to clean claim submission. Each entry below links to the full policy analysis with effective dates and action steps.

Official descriptor: CPT 29880 on AAPC