29889 Insurance Policy Changes

CPT 29889, in plain terms, covers Repairing or reinforcing torn cartilage pieces inside a joint using arthroscopic surgery techniques. CPT 29889 is referenced in 3 tracked payer policy changes from Providence Health Plan and Humana. For billers and coders, staying current on payer-specific coverage criteria, reimbursement rules, and prior-authorization requirements for CPT 29889 is critical to clean claim submission. Each entry below links to the full policy analysis with effective dates and action steps.

Official descriptor: CPT 29889 on AAPC