CPT 27446 · Other Procedure · Horizon BCBS NJ
Partial Knee Arthroplasty (Unicompartmental) at Horizon BCBS NJ.
How Horizon BCBS NJ approaches CPT 27446 (Partial Knee Arthroplasty (Unicompartmental)) for prior-authorization review: at last review on 2026-05-03, the policy covers this code with prior authorization required.
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Criteria summary
High-level themes from the Horizon BCBS NJ policy of record for CPT 27446. Verbatim policy text and per-criterion analysis are available after sign-in.
- At least 12 weeks of conservative care typically required.
- Imaging concordance documentation required.
Source: Horizon BCBS Medical Policy — Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty (UKA) (CPT 27446)
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