CPT 29882 · Other Procedure · Anthem BCBS
Knee Arthroscopy — Meniscus Repair (Medial OR Lateral) at Anthem BCBS.
How Anthem BCBS approaches CPT 29882 (Knee Arthroscopy — Meniscus Repair (Medial OR Lateral)) for prior-authorization review: at last review on 2026-04-15, the policy covers this code with prior authorization required.
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MSK02-1124.1Criteria summary
High-level themes from the Anthem BCBS policy of record for CPT 29882. 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: Carelon Clinical Appropriateness Guidelines — Joint Surgery (Knee Arthroscopy and Open Procedures)
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