29240 CPT® code: payer coverage and prior authorization1 of 1 payer prior-auth lists that name 29240 require prior authorization or set conditions: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas.
| Payer | Plan | State | Prior auth | Conditions | Since | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas | Texas PA exemption (gold card), outpatient, fully insured | TX | prior auth required | Gold-card exemption available | Jul 1, 2026 | BCBSTX Outpatient Prior Authorization Exemption Clinical Guidelines (max units, PA exempt date range) |
29240 appears in 5 coverage policies from Aetna, Anthem.
| Payer | Policy | Role in policy | Reviewed | Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna | Brachial Plexus Surgery (0850) | not covered | Dec 18, 2025 | payer document |
| Aetna | Orthopedic Casts, Braces and Splints (0009) | covered if criteria are met (range 29000-29584) | Jan 20, 2026 | payer document |
| Aetna | Remote Ischemic Conditioning (0814) | listed, no stance (range 20000-29999) | Nov 20, 2025 | payer document |
| Aetna | Skin and Soft Tissue Substitutes (0244) | not covered (range 20100-29999) | Jul 29, 2026 | payer document |
| Anthem | Strapping (CG-MED-54) | not covered | Nov 6, 2025 | payer document |
From payers' published prior-auth lists, coverage policies and state Medicaid fee schedules, updated Oct 16, 2026. The role is what the policy's own code table or text says about the code. Not a guarantee of coverage or payment; verify with the payer. CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association.