By March 2, 2026: Billing team must update systems to align with this revised Medicare Advantage policy. (1) Verify your practice's MAC jurisdiction using the provided table (J5, J6, J8, J15, JE, JF, JH, JL, JJ, JM, or JN) to identify applicable LCDs. (2) Update prior authorization requirements for skin lesion removal (CPT 17110, 11400-11406), hair removal (CPT 17380), keloid removal (CPT 11400-11446), panniculectomy (CPT 15830), and rhinoplasty/septoplasty (CPT 30400, 30410, 30420, 30430, 30435, 30450, 30460, 30462, 30468) based on jurisdiction-specific LCDs. (3) Ensure all reconstructive surgery claims include documentation of functional impairment (defined as direct, measurable reduction in physical performance). (4) For hair removal, limit coverage to recurrent pilonidal cyst cases post-surgery; for keloid removal, require functional impairment documentation; for panniculectomy, apply LCD criteria from your jurisdiction. (5) Update billing software and encounter forms to reflect these requirements. Providers must document medical necessity per jurisdiction guidance. Claims lacking required documentation or prior authorization will be denied.