29882 Insurance Policy Changes

CPT 29882, in plain terms, covers Surgery to repair a torn meniscus (cartilage cushion) in the knee using minimally invasive techniques. CPT 29882 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 29882 is critical to clean claim submission. Each entry below links to the full policy analysis with effective dates and action steps.

Official descriptor: CPT 29882 on AAPC