CPT 29848 · Hand / Upper Extremity · BCBS Illinois
Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release at BCBS Illinois.
How BCBS Illinois approaches CPT 29848 (Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release) for prior-authorization review: at last review on 2026-05-02, the policy covers this code without prior authorization.
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Coverage
Covered
Prior auth
No prior auth
Last reviewed
2026-05-02
Policy number
Carelon-Ortho-2026Criteria summary
High-level themes from the BCBS Illinois policy of record for CPT 29848. 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: Carelon Clinical Appropriateness Guidelines — Orthopedic Surgery
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