Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery
J9 · Effective Jul 11, 2021
14 active Medicare policies list 15781, and 16 commercial payer policies list it. See each policy's status for the code and its official source. Listing a code is not a coverage decision: read each policy’s source for the requirements that apply.
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J9 · Effective Jul 11, 2021
JH · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JL · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JJ · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JM · Effective Oct 1, 2015
J5 · Effective Nov 14, 2021
J8 · Effective Nov 14, 2021
JE · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JF · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JL · Effective Nov 17, 2025
16 policies from 8 payers
Summary of the payer’s published policy. Not a coverage determination — confirm with the payer before submitting.
| Policy | Effective | Status of 15781 |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetic and Reconstructive Procedures | Jan 1, 2026 | Covered |
| Gender Assignment Surgery and Gender Reassignment Surgery with Related Services | Jan 1, 2026 | Covered |
| Nonpharmacologic Treatment of Rosacea | May 1, 2026 | Covered |
| Policy | Effective | Status of 15781 |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetic and Reconstructive Procedures | Jan 1, 2026 | Covered |
| Gender Assignment Surgery and Gender Reassignment Surgery with Related Services |
National · Effective Jan 1, 2026
J9 · Effective Nov 17, 2025
J5 · Effective Jun 25, 2026
National · Effective Oct 16, 2025
| Jan 1, 2026 |
| Covered |
| Nonpharmacologic Treatment of Rosacea | May 1, 2026 | Covered |
|---|
| Policy | Effective | Status of 15781 |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetic and Reconstructive Procedures | Jan 1, 2026 | Covered |
| Gender Assignment Surgery and Gender Reassignment Surgery with Related Services | Jan 1, 2026 | Covered |
| Nonpharmacologic Treatment of Rosacea | May 1, 2026 | Covered |
| Policy | Effective | Status of 15781 |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetic and Reconstructive Procedures | Jan 1, 2026 | Covered |
| Gender Assignment Surgery and Gender Reassignment Surgery with Related Services | Jan 1, 2026 | Covered |
| Nonpharmacologic Treatment of Rosacea | May 1, 2026 | Covered |
| Policy | Effective | Status of 15781 |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetic and Reconstructive Services: Skin Related | Jan 6, 2026 | Covered |
| Policy | Effective | Status of 15781 |
|---|---|---|
| Excimer Laser, Dermabrasion and Chemical Peels for Dermatologic Conditions | Jul 15, 2026 | Covered with conditions |
| Policy | Effective | Status of 15781 |
|---|---|---|
| Dermabrasion or Microdermabrasion | Aug 1, 2026 | Covered |