64721 Insurance Policy Changes

CPT 64721, in plain terms, covers Surgery to relieve pressure on the nerve in your wrist that causes carpal tunnel syndrome. CPT 64721 is referenced in 4 tracked payer policy changes from Health Net and Humana. For billers and coders, staying current on payer-specific coverage criteria, reimbursement rules, and prior-authorization requirements for CPT 64721 is critical to clean claim submission. Each entry below links to the full policy analysis with effective dates and action steps.

Official descriptor: CPT 64721 on AAPC