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Meniscal Allografts and Other Meniscal Implants
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi·MS · Orthopedics, Sports Medicine·Medical Policy
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
BCBS Mississippi updated their medical policy for meniscal allograft transplantation and other meniscal implants, establishing specific medical necessity criteria for coverage. The policy covers meniscal allograft transplantation under strict conditions but considers other meniscal implants (like collagen implants) investigational and not covered.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing team must review all pending and future meniscal transplantation claims to ensure they meet the five specific medical necessity criteria (patient under 55, disabling pain refractory to conservative treatment, more than 50% meniscus absence, minimal degenerative changes, normal knee alignment). Update prior authorization requests to include documentation of all criteria. Flag collagen meniscus implants as investigational/non-covered. Claims not meeting all criteria will be denied.