29799 CPT® code: payer coverage and prior authorization2 of 2 payer prior-auth lists that name 29799 require prior authorization or set conditions: Humana, UnitedHealthcare.
| Payer | Plan | State | Prior auth | Conditions | Since | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humana | Oak Street Health | All | prior auth required | Oak Street Health (Humana): Prior Authorization List (PAL) Codes Under Management | ||
| UnitedHealthcare | UnitedHealthcare Complete (Individual & Family plans) | All | prior auth required | Sep 1, 2026 | Prior authorization requirements for UnitedHealthcare Complete Effective September 1, 2026 |
29799 appears in 5 coverage policies from Aetna, Anthem, UnitedHealthcare.
| Payer | Policy | Role in policy | Reviewed | 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 | Prefabricated External Infant Ear Molding Systems (CG-MED-96) | covered if criteria are met | Feb 19, 2026 | payer document |
| Anthem | Strapping (CG-MED-54) | not covered | Nov 6, 2025 | payer document |
| UnitedHealthcare | Omnibus Codes (for Ohio Only) (CS087OH.G) | listed, no stance | Sep 1, 2026 | payer document |
Prior authorization required or conditional in FL, KY, VT, WV, WY.
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.