Plastic Surgery Billing

Plastic surgery billing separates reconstructive procedures that insurance may cover from cosmetic services that patients pay for. Strong documentation, photographs and prior authorization are essential to prove medical necessity and get reconstructive claims paid.

Common Services Billed in Plastic Surgery

  • Breast reconstruction

  • Reduction mammaplasty (medically necessary)

  • Functional eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty)

  • Burn and scar reconstruction

  • Hand surgery

  • Reconstruction after skin cancer removal

  • Cleft and congenital anomalies

  • Post-bariatric body contouring

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Common Plastic Surgery Billing Codes

✅ Frequently Billed Services

CPT CodeDescription
99202–99215New/established patient office visits
19318Breast reduction
15822Blepharoplasty, upper eyelid
19357Breast reconstruction with tissue expander
14060Adjacent tissue transfer, eyelids, nose, ears or lips, up to 10 sq cm

Medical necessity letters, photos and pre-authorization determine whether reconstructive claims are approved. Our team reviews coding, submits clean claims, follows up on denials and recovers unpaid accounts receivable for plastic surgery practices.