Functional blepharoplasty (CPT 15823) is covered only when excess eyelid skin blocks vision — and the visual field test, not the photo, is what proves it.

What’s new in plastic surgery and dermatology EMRs for 2026 — Nextech, ModMed, Symplast, EZDERM, and more — and how to pick the best fit for your practice.

Lipedema liposuction (CPT 15877-15879) uses the same codes as cosmetic lipo, so payers deny by default. The documentation that actually gets it covered.

Therapeutic Botox (J0585 + 64615) is covered for chronic migraine and more — but the unit count, JW/JZ wastage, and failed-preventive gate decide the claim.

Benign lesion removal (CPT 17110, 11400-11446) is covered only when symptomatic — and the ICD-10 diagnosis, not the procedure, decides whether it pays.