CPT code 15773 identifies small-volume autologous fat grafting where fat is harvested by liposuction and injected into another site on the face or select peripheral locations. The code applies when 25 cc or less of harvested fat is injected to fill defects or reshape contours. Nationally, this code is relevant to plastic and reconstructive procedures for cosmetic and reconstructive indications and is used across ambulatory surgical centers, hospital outpatient departments, and office-based procedure settings.

Key payers in the coverage landscape include Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare. Readers will find a concise overview of clinical scope and service settings, common billing and coding considerations, and payer coverage patterns for autologous fat grafting at small volumes. The publication summarizes benchmark reimbursement behavior, typical modifier usage and documentation themes where available, and how CPT code 15773 fits alongside related reconstructive and cosmetic procedure codes.

This analysis serves clinicians, billing professionals, and policy analysts seeking a focused national view of CPT code 15773, its clinical application, and the payer context that influences claim processing and payment.