CPT 20552 · Trigger Point · UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Pennsylvania
Trigger Point Injection — 1 or 2 muscles at UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Pennsylvania.
How UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Pennsylvania approaches CPT 20552 (Trigger Point Injection — 1 or 2 muscles) for prior-authorization review: at last review on 2026-05-06, the policy covers this code without prior authorization.
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UHC CP-PA Provider ManualCriteria summary
High-level themes from the UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Pennsylvania policy of record for CPT 20552. Verbatim policy text and per-criterion analysis are available after sign-in.
- At least 4 weeks of conservative care typically required.
Source: UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Pennsylvania — Care Provider Manual (HealthChoices, 2025/2026)
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