15835 Insurance Policy Changes

CPT 15835, in plain terms, covers Removal of excess skin from the buttock area, often after significant weight loss or as a cosmetic procedure. CPT 15835 is referenced in 3 tracked payer policy changes from BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and Humana. For billers and coders, staying current on payer-specific coverage criteria, reimbursement rules, and prior-authorization requirements for CPT 15835 is critical to clean claim submission. Each entry below links to the full policy analysis with effective dates and action steps.

Official descriptor: CPT 15835 on AAPC