CPT code 15771 represents autologous fat grafting where fat is harvested by liposuction from one site and injected into another site on the trunk, breasts, scalp, arms, or legs, with 50 cc or less of fat used. The code captures a commonly performed reconstructive and cosmetic procedure used for contour refinement and soft-tissue defect filling. Nationally, this code is relevant to surgical practices, ambulatory surgery centers, and hospital outpatient departments where soft-tissue reconstruction and cosmetic contouring are performed.

Key payers considered in the analysis include Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare. Readers will find a concise summary of what the code denotes, who typically furnishes the service, and where it is commonly delivered. The publication outlines payer coverage patterns and benchmarks where available, summarizes coding and billing considerations specific to small-volume autologous fat injections, and provides clinical context distinguishing this procedure from larger-volume fat grafting services.

This summary equips clinicians, billers, and policy analysts with a clear understanding of the procedure captured by CPT code 15771, the typical care settings, and the payer landscape nationally. Data not provided in the input, such as exact payer policy details, associated ICD-10 diagnoses, and related codes, are noted as unavailable and are not included.