CPT 29848 · Other Procedure · BCBS Oklahoma
Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release at BCBS Oklahoma.
How BCBS Oklahoma approaches CPT 29848 (Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release) for prior-authorization review: at last review on 2026-01-01, the policy covers this code without prior authorization.
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Coverage
Covered
Prior auth
No prior auth
Last reviewed
2026-01-01
Policy number
Carelon Small Joint Surgery 2025-11-15Criteria summary
High-level themes from the BCBS Oklahoma 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.
Source: Carelon Clinical Appropriateness Guidelines — Small Joint Surgery / Hand & Wrist
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