CPT 29880 · Other Procedure · Ambetter
Knee Arthroscopy — Meniscectomy (Medial AND Lateral) at Ambetter.
How Ambetter approaches CPT 29880 (Knee Arthroscopy — Meniscectomy (Medial AND Lateral)) for prior-authorization review: at last review on 2025-08-01, the policy covers this code with prior authorization required.
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CP.MP.124Criteria summary
High-level themes from the Ambetter policy of record for CPT 29880. 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: Ambetter (Centene) Clinical Policy: Knee Surgery — Arthroscopic and Open Procedures
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