CPT 27132 · Arthroplasty — Hip · UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage
THA Conversion (from Prior Hemi or Surface Replacement) at UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage.
How UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage approaches CPT 27132 (THA Conversion (from Prior Hemi or Surface Replacement)) for prior-authorization review: at last review on 2026-05-08, the policy covers this code with prior authorization required.
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Criteria summary
High-level themes from the UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage policy of record for CPT 27132. Verbatim policy text and per-criterion analysis are available after sign-in.
- At least 6 weeks of conservative care typically required.
- Imaging concordance documentation required.
Source: UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage Medical Policy (National)
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