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Harvard Pilgrim Health Care·Effective May 1, 2026
CPT 15821, in plain terms, covers Surgical removal of excess fatty tissue from the lower eyelid to reduce puffiness or bags under the eye. CPT 15821 is referenced in 1 tracked payer policy change from Harvard Pilgrim Health Care. For billers and coders, staying current on payer-specific coverage criteria, reimbursement rules, and prior-authorization requirements for CPT 15821 is critical to clean claim submission. Each entry below links to the full policy analysis with effective dates and action steps.
Official descriptor: CPT 15821 on AAPC
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