29881 Insurance Policy Changes

CPT 29881, in plain terms, covers A surgeon removes torn cartilage from the middle or outer part of your knee using arthroscopic surgery. CPT 29881 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 29881 is critical to clean claim submission. Each entry below links to the full policy analysis with effective dates and action steps.

Official descriptor: CPT 29881 on AAPC