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Combined policies for abdominoplasty, panniculectomy, abdominal lipectomy, and other excisions of redundant skin

June 7, 2017

Our policies that address abdominoplasty, panniculectomy, abdominal lipectomy, and other excisions of redundant skin were recently reviewed as part of our routine policy process. For ease of use, these topics will be combined.

The following policies, which were posted as Notifications on June 7, 2017, will go into effect July 7, 2017:

  • Commercial: #11.08.06h: Panniculectomy, Abdominoplasty, and Other Excisions of Redundant Skin
  • Medicare Advantage: #MA11.073a: Panniculectomy, Abdominoplasty, Abdominal Lipectomy, and Other Excisions of Redundant Skin

Note: These combined-topic policies will replace the individual policies that address abdominoplasty, panniculectomy, abdominal lipectomy, and other excisions of redundant skin.

To view the Notifications for these policies, visit our Medical Policy Portal. Select Accept and Go to Medical Policy Online, and then select Commercial or Medicare Advantage under Active Notifications.


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