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LCD L39506: Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery — CGS Administrators

Policy ID: LCD-L39506Specialty: DermatologyAdded: 6/5/2026Effective: May 21, 2026lcd
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What changed

Guidelines for Medicare billing of cosmetic and reconstructive surgeries.

Who’s affected: Dermatology billing teams · Effective: May 21, 2026

Affected codes

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This change affects 51 billing codes.

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