UMR Arthroscopic Hip Surgery for Impingement Syndrome Including Labral Repair prior authorization requirements (2026)

What UMR generally requires to approve Arthroscopic Hip Surgery for Impingement Syndrome Including Labral Repair (CPT 29914, 29915, 29916, 29860, 29861, 29862, 29863), for commercial plans. Prior authorization requirements vary by plan. Confirm with UMR for Arthroscopic Hip Surgery for Impingement Syndrome Including Labral Repair (CPT 29914, 29915, 29916, 29860, 29861, 29862, 29863).

General reference compiled from public sources, last verified 2026-06-26. This is not a coverage determination or medical advice. Always confirm current requirements with UMR before submitting.

Medical-necessity criteria UMR generally applies

PLAN-SPECIFIC — UMR administers UHC-published medical policies, but PA applicability varies by employer plan. UHC commercial policy generally addresses arthroscopic hip (FAI/labral) medical necessity; confirm per-member via umr.com PA tool. [NEEDS CLINICAL SPOT-CHECK]

How to submit

  • Method: UMR provider portal (per-member PA tool)
  • Portal: UMR

Sources & verification

  • BindingSource — UMR Medical & Drug Policies (UHC-published) + UMR per-member Prior Authorization tool · effective 2025-11-01.View

Binding = the payer's own policy. Proxy = a public, evidence-based clinical guideline the payer mirrors. Portal-only = the binding criteria are confirmed in the administrator's portal. Always confirm against the payer for the member's specific plan. Last verified 2026-06-26.

Frequently asked questions

Does UMR require prior authorization for Arthroscopic Hip Surgery for Impingement Syndrome Including Labral Repair?

Prior authorization requirements vary by plan. Confirm with UMR for Arthroscopic Hip Surgery for Impingement Syndrome Including Labral Repair (CPT 29914, 29915, 29916, 29860, 29861, 29862, 29863).

What does UMR require to approve Arthroscopic Hip Surgery for Impingement Syndrome Including Labral Repair?

PLAN-SPECIFIC — UMR administers UHC-published medical policies, but PA applicability varies by employer plan. UHC commercial policy generally addresses arthroscopic hip (FAI/labral) medical necessity; confirm per-member via umr.com PA tool. [NEEDS CLINICAL SPOT-CHECK] Always confirm against the current UMR policy.

How long does a UMR prior authorization take?

Turnaround varies by plan and submission method. Check the UMR portal for current timeframes.

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Other UMR prior authorization requirements

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