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29892 Insurance Policy Changes

CPT 29892, in plain terms, covers With scope assistance, the surgeon repairs a large osteochondritis dissecans lesion, a talar dome fracture, or a tibial plafond fracture at the ankle, and the scope work is bundled in. CPT 29892 is referenced in 4 tracked payer policy changes from Capital Blue Cross and Independence Blue Cross. For billers and coders, staying current on payer-specific coverage criteria, reimbursement rules, and prior-authorization requirements for CPT 29892 is critical to clean claim submission. Each entry below links to the full policy analysis with effective dates and action steps.

Official descriptor: CPT 29892 on AAPC

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REFERENCE DATA

Payers with rules10
Payers requiring prior auth10
  • Anthem BCBS · Effective November 1, 2026

    Prior authorization required

    Anthem Local PPO Precertification/Prior Authorization List (California | Anthem Blue Cross | Commercial)

  • Elevance Health · Effective February 11, 2026

    Prior authorization required

    List of items and services that require prior authorization (Medicaid LA)

  • BCBS Illinois · Effective January 1, 2026

    Prior authorization required in some cases

    2026 Commercial Outpatient Medical Surgical Prior Authorization Codes

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Does Anthem BCBS require prior authorization for 29892?

Anthem BCBS lists 29892 on Anthem Local PPO Precertification/Prior Authorization List (California | Anthem Blue Cross | Commercial) for commercial plans (list dated November 1, 2026). Verify with the payer before scheduling.

Does BCBS Illinois require prior authorization for 29892?

BCBS Illinois lists 29892 on 2026 Commercial Outpatient Medical Surgical Prior Authorization Codes for commercial plans, with conditions (list dated January 1, 2026). Verify with the payer before scheduling.

Does BCBS New Mexico require prior authorization for 29892?

BCBS New Mexico lists 29892 on 2026 Commercial Outpatient Medical Surgical ASO Medical Surgical Procedure Code List for commercial plans, with conditions (list dated January 1, 2026). Verify with the payer before scheduling.

Does BCBS Oklahoma require prior authorization for 29892?

BCBS Oklahoma lists 29892 on 2026 Commercial Outpatient Medical Surgical ASO Prior Authorization Codes for commercial plans, with conditions (list dated January 1, 2026). Verify with the payer before scheduling.

Does BCBS Texas require prior authorization for 29892?

BCBS Texas lists 29892 on 2026 Commercial Prior Authorization Codes for Adminstrative Services Only for commercial plans, with conditions (list dated January 1, 2026). Verify with the payer before scheduling.

What insurance policy changes affect CPT 29892?

There are 4 tracked policy changes affecting CPT 29892, including updates from Capital Blue Cross, Independence Blue Cross. Each change may modify coverage criteria, reimbursement rates, or prior-authorization requirements.

Which payers have updated policy for CPT 29892?

Payers that have issued tracked updates for CPT 29892 include: Capital Blue Cross, Independence Blue Cross.

How do I get notified when CPT 29892 policy changes?

Create a free account at PolicyChanges.app and save a search filtered to CPT 29892. You will get an email when new policy changes reference this code: daily or weekly, your choice, on every plan.

Why do payers change policies for CPT 29892?

Payers revise policies for individual billing codes to align with updated clinical guidelines, CMS rule changes, fraud and abuse prevention measures, or network cost-management goals. Changes can affect medical necessity criteria, place-of-service restrictions, bundling rules, or whether a code requires prior authorization.

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