CPT 29881 · Other Procedure · BCBS New Mexico
Knee Arthroscopy — Meniscectomy (Medial OR Lateral) at BCBS New Mexico.
How BCBS New Mexico approaches CPT 29881 (Knee Arthroscopy — Meniscectomy (Medial OR Lateral)) for prior-authorization review: at last review on 2025-06-01, the policy covers this code with prior authorization required.
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SUR713.013Criteria summary
High-level themes from the BCBS New Mexico policy of record for CPT 29881. 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: BCBS New Mexico (HCSC) Medical Policy — Knee Arthroscopy and Meniscectomy
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