CPT 29805 · Diagnostic · Independence BCBS PA
Shoulder Arthroscopy — Diagnostic at Independence BCBS PA.
How Independence BCBS PA approaches CPT 29805 (Shoulder Arthroscopy — Diagnostic) for prior-authorization review: at last review on 2026-05-03, the policy covers this code without prior authorization.
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Criteria summary
High-level themes from the Independence BCBS PA policy of record for CPT 29805. 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: Independence BCBS Medical Policy — Diagnostic Shoulder Arthroscopy (CPT 29805)
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