CPT 29880 · Other Procedure · Independence BCBS PA
Knee Arthroscopy — Meniscectomy (Medial AND Lateral) at Independence BCBS PA.
How Independence BCBS PA 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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MP-SUR-12.03.05Criteria summary
High-level themes from the Independence BCBS PA 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: Independence Blue Cross Medical Policy — Knee Surgery
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