Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery
J15 · Effective May 28, 2023
5 active Medicare policies list 15788, and 18 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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J15 · Effective May 28, 2023
J5 · Effective Nov 14, 2021
J8 · Effective Nov 14, 2021
J5 · Effective Jun 25, 2026
National · Effective Nov 27, 2025
18 policies from 9 payers
Summary of the payer’s published policy. Not a coverage determination — confirm with the payer before submitting.
| Policy | Effective | Status of 15788 |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical Peels | Sep 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 15788 |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical Peels | Sep 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 15788 |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical Peels | Sep 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 15788 |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical Peels | Sep 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 15788 |
|---|---|---|
| Dermabrasion, Chemical Peels, and Acne Surgery | May 15, 2023 | Covered |
| Rosacea | Aug 10, 2023 | Covered |
| Policy | Effective | Status of 15788 |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetic and Reconstructive Procedures | Not recorded | Covered |
| Policy | Effective | Status of 15788 |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetic and Reconstructive Services: Skin Related | Jan 6, 2026 | Covered |
| Policy | Effective | Status of 15788 |
|---|---|---|
| Excimer Laser, Dermabrasion and Chemical Peels for Dermatologic Conditions | Jul 15, 2026 | Not covered |
| Policy | Effective | Status of 15788 |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical Peels | Sep 1, 2026 | Covered |