49412 Insurance Policy Changes

CPT 49412, in plain terms, covers Your doctor placed a tube or catheter into your right side to help guide treatment or drain fluid during an open surgical procedure. CPT 49412 is referenced in 4 tracked payer policy changes from Aetna and Independence Blue Cross. For billers and coders, staying current on payer-specific coverage criteria, reimbursement rules, and prior-authorization requirements for CPT 49412 is critical to clean claim submission. Each entry below links to the full policy analysis with effective dates and action steps.

Official descriptor: CPT 49412 on AAPC