29873 Insurance Policy Changes

CPT 29873, in plain terms, covers Surgery on the knee joint that includes releasing tight tissue on the outer side. CPT 29873 is referenced in 4 tracked payer policy changes from Providence Health Plan, Humana, and 1 other payer. For billers and coders, staying current on payer-specific coverage criteria, reimbursement rules, and prior-authorization requirements for CPT 29873 is critical to clean claim submission. Each entry below links to the full policy analysis with effective dates and action steps.

Official descriptor: CPT 29873 on AAPC