CPT 27447 · Other Procedure · BCBS FEP
Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) at BCBS FEP.
How BCBS FEP approaches CPT 27447 (Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA)) for prior-authorization review: at last review on 2025-09-01, the policy covers this code with prior authorization required.
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Coverage
Covered
Prior auth
Prior auth required
Last reviewed
2025-09-01
Policy number
FEP-7.01.541Criteria summary
High-level themes from the BCBS FEP policy of record for CPT 27447. 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: BCBS Federal Employee Program Medical Policy — Knee Arthroscopy / Arthroplasty
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