CPT 29881 · Other Procedure · Horizon BCBS NJ
Knee Arthroscopy — Meniscectomy (Medial OR Lateral) at Horizon BCBS NJ.
How Horizon BCBS NJ approaches CPT 29881 (Knee Arthroscopy — Meniscectomy (Medial OR Lateral)) for prior-authorization review: at last review on 2025-07-01, the policy covers this code with prior authorization required.
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Coverage
Covered
Prior auth
Prior auth required
Last reviewed
2025-07-01
Policy number
MP-SUR-027Criteria summary
High-level themes from the Horizon BCBS NJ 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: Horizon BCBS New Jersey Medical Policy — Knee Surgery
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