CPT 29881 · Other Procedure · Tricare
Knee Arthroscopy — Meniscectomy (Medial OR Lateral) at Tricare.
How Tricare approaches CPT 29881 (Knee Arthroscopy — Meniscectomy (Medial OR Lateral)) for prior-authorization review: at last review on 2024-08-23, the policy covers this code with prior authorization required.
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Coverage
Covered
Prior auth
Prior auth required
Last reviewed
2024-08-23
Policy number
TPM-Ch4-S26Criteria summary
High-level themes from the Tricare 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: TRICARE Policy Manual 6010.63-M — Surgical Procedures (Chapter 4)
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