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15731 Insurance Policy Changes

CPT 15731, in plain terms, covers A surgical procedure where skin from the forehead is transferred to repair another facial area while keeping its blood supply intact. CPT 15731 is referenced in 2 tracked payer policy changes from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska. For billers and coders, staying current on payer-specific coverage criteria, reimbursement rules, and prior-authorization requirements for CPT 15731 is critical to clean claim submission. Each entry below links to the full policy analysis with effective dates and action steps.

Official descriptor: CPT 15731 on AAPC

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REFERENCE DATA

Payers with rules4
Payers requiring prior auth4
  • Colorado Medicaid · Effective July 1, 2026

    Prior authorization required

    Colorado Health First Colorado Fee Schedule (Prior Authorization Needed column)

  • CalViva Health · Effective December 31, 2025

    Prior authorization required

    CalViva Health CMS-0057-F prior authorization requirements

  • Community Health Plan of Imperial Valley · Effective December 31, 2025

    Prior authorization required

    Community Health Plan of Imperial Valley CMS-0057-F prior authorization requirements

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Does CalViva Health require prior authorization for 15731?

CalViva Health lists 15731 on CalViva Health CMS-0057-F prior authorization requirements for medicaid managed plans (list dated December 31, 2025). Verify with the payer before scheduling.

Does Colorado Medicaid require prior authorization for 15731?

Colorado Medicaid lists 15731 on Colorado Health First Colorado Fee Schedule (Prior Authorization Needed column) for medicaid ffs plans (list dated July 1, 2026). Verify with the payer before scheduling.

Does Community Health Plan of Imperial Valley require prior authorization for 15731?

Community Health Plan of Imperial Valley lists 15731 on Community Health Plan of Imperial Valley CMS-0057-F prior authorization requirements for medicaid managed plans (list dated December 31, 2025). Verify with the payer before scheduling.

Does Fidelis Care require prior authorization for 15731?

Fidelis Care lists 15731 on Fidelis Care CMS-0057-F prior authorization requirements for medicaid managed plans (list dated December 31, 2025). Verify with the payer before scheduling.

What insurance policy changes affect CPT 15731?

There are 2 tracked policy changes affecting CPT 15731, including updates from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska. Each change may modify coverage criteria, reimbursement rates, or prior-authorization requirements.

Which payers have updated policy for CPT 15731?

Payers that have issued tracked updates for CPT 15731 include: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska.

How do I get notified when CPT 15731 policy changes?

Create a free account at PolicyChanges.app and save a search filtered to CPT 15731. You will get an email when new policy changes reference this code: daily or weekly, your choice, on every plan.

Why do payers change policies for CPT 15731?

Payers revise policies for individual billing codes to align with updated clinical guidelines, CMS rule changes, fraud and abuse prevention measures, or network cost-management goals. Changes can affect medical necessity criteria, place-of-service restrictions, bundling rules, or whether a code requires prior authorization.

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