Panniculectomy Surgery (for Kansas Only)
UnitedHealthcare medical policy for panniculectomy that applies only to members in Kansas and defines when panniculectomy is considered reconstructive/medically necessary (per InterQual CP: Procedures, Panniculectomy, Abdominal) versus cosmetic and not medically necessary, lists applicable CPT codes for reference, and provides related policy links and evidence summary.
Title changed from 'Panniculectomy and Body Contouring Procedures (for Kansas Only)' to 'Panniculectomy Surgery (for Kansas Only)'.
Removed language indicating body contouring procedures (abdominoplasty, lipectomy including suction-assisted lipectomy, repair of diastasis recti) are considered cosmetic and not medically necessary.
Removed CPT codes 15832-15839 and 15876 from Applicable Codes list.
Updated instructions to refer to Breast Reconstruction (for Kansas Only) policy for liposuction post-mastectomy.
Updated Description of Services, Clinical Evidence, FDA, and References sections to reflect current information.
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