Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery
JJ · Effective Oct 1, 2015
3 active Medicare policies list 21138, and 5 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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JJ · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JM · Effective Oct 1, 2015
National · Effective Jan 1, 2026
5 policies from 4 payers
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| Policy | Effective | Status of 21138 |
|---|---|---|
| Cigna Commercial Other Services Code List | Mar 7, 2026 | Prior auth required |
| Cigna Comprehensive Code List | Mar 7, 2026 | Prior auth required |
| Policy | Effective | Status of 21138 |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetic and Reconstructive Procedures | Not recorded | Covered |
| Policy | Effective | Status of 21138 |
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| Cosmetic and Reconstructive Services of the Head and Neck | Oct 1, 2026 | Covered |
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| Policy | Effective | Status of 21138 |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetic and Reconstructive Procedures | Sep 1, 2026 | Covered |