Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery
J15 · Effective May 28, 2023
13 active Medicare policies list L57.0, and 7 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
JJ · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JM · Effective Oct 1, 2015
J15 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JH · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JL · Effective Oct 1, 2015
J5 · Effective Jan 1, 2026
National · Effective Nov 27, 2025
7 policies from 3 payers
Summary of the payer’s published policy. Not a coverage determination — confirm with the payer before submitting.
| Policy | Effective | Status of L57.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Actinic Keratoses Treatments | Aug 10, 2023 | Covered |
| Benign Skin Lesion Removal | Sep 13, 2023 | Covered |
| Carbon Dioxide Laser | Jun 28, 2023 | Covered |
| Dermabrasion, Chemical Peels, and Acne Surgery | May 15, 2023 | Covered |
| Policy | Effective | Status of L57.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetic and Reconstructive Services: Skin Related | Jan 6, 2026 |
National · Effective Jan 1, 2026
National · Effective Dec 4, 2025
JL · Effective Jan 1, 2026
| Covered |
| Destruction of Pre-Malignant Skin Lesions | Oct 1, 2026 | Covered |
|---|
| Policy | Effective | Status of L57.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Excimer Laser, Dermabrasion and Chemical Peels for Dermatologic Conditions | Jul 15, 2026 | Covered |