CPT 29848 · Peripheral Joint/Tendon · Cigna
Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release at Cigna.
How Cigna approaches CPT 29848 (Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release) for prior-authorization review: at last review on 2025-07-15, the policy covers this code with prior authorization required.
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Coverage
Covered
Prior auth
Prior auth required
Last reviewed
2025-07-15
Policy number
Cigna 0173Criteria summary
High-level themes from the Cigna 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.
- Prior diagnostic procedure documentation required.
Source: Cigna Medical Coverage Policy 0173 — Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Treatment
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