CommercialCoverageMedium impact
Non-Pharmacologic Treatment of Rosacea
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi·Dermatology, Plastic Surgery·Medical Policy
Effective date
Feb 5, 2025
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Blue Cross Blue Shield policy A.2.01.71 confirms that non-pharmacologic treatments for rosacea (laser therapy, dermabrasion, chemical peels, electrosurgery) remain investigational and not covered. No changes were made to the policy statement in the latest review dated 02/05/2025.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing team must ensure all non-pharmacologic rosacea treatments using CPT codes 15780-15783, 15788-15793, and 17000-17108 are flagged as investigational/non-covered for BCBS plans. Update billing system to prevent automatic submission and require manual review. Inform providers that these procedures will likely be denied and patients should be advised of non-coverage before treatment.