15730 CPT® code: payer coverage and prior authorization

Payer policies and prior authorization for 15730

26 of 27 payer prior-auth lists that name 15730 require prior authorization or set conditions: Molina Complete Care (Virginia), Molina Healthcare of Arizona, Molina Healthcare of California, Molina Healthcare of Florida, Molina Healthcare of Idaho, Molina Healthcare of Michigan, Molina Healthcare of Nevada, Molina Healthcare of New Mexico, Molina Healthcare of Ohio, Molina Healthcare of South Carolina, Molina Healthcare of Utah, Molina Healthcare of Washington, Molina Healthcare of Wisconsin, Molina Healthcare, Inc. (national grid), Neighborhood Health Partnership, Oxford Health Plans, Surest, UnitedHealthcare, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan.

PayerPlanStatePrior authConditionsSinceSource
Molina Complete Care (Virginia)Medicare-only PA matrix for D-SNPVAprior auth requiredJan 1, 2022Medicare Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (Virginia), effective Q1 2022
Molina Healthcare of ArizonaMedicare-only PA matrix for D-SNPAZprior auth requiredJan 1, 2022Medicare Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (Arizona), effective Q1 2022
Molina Healthcare of CaliforniaMedicare AdvantageCAprior auth requiredJul 1, 2021Medicare Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (California), effective Q3 2021
Molina Healthcare of FloridaMedicare AdvantageFLprior auth requiredApr 1, 2021Medicare Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (Florida), effective Q2 2021
Molina Healthcare of IdahoMedicare AdvantageIDprior auth requiredApr 1, 2021Medicare Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (Idaho), effective Q2 2021
Molina Healthcare of MichiganExchangeMIprior auth requiredJul 1, 2021Molina Healthcare of Michigan PA Matrix, effective 7/1/2021
Molina Healthcare of NevadaMedicaidNVprior auth requiredOct 1, 2022Medicaid Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix, effective Q4 2022
Molina Healthcare of New MexicoMedicare AdvantageNMprior auth requiredJan 1, 2021Medicare Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (New Mexico), effective Q1 2021
Molina Healthcare of OhioMedicaid and MyCare Ohio (MMP) MedicaidOHprior auth requiredOct 1, 2023Molina Healthcare of Ohio Prior Authorization (PA) Code List, effective 2023-10-01
Molina Healthcare of OhioMedicare and MyCare Ohio (MMP) MedicareOHprior auth requiredOct 1, 2023Molina Healthcare of Ohio Prior Authorization (PA) Code List, effective 2023-10-01
Molina Healthcare of OhioExchangeOHprior auth requiredOct 1, 2023Molina Healthcare of Ohio Prior Authorization (PA) Code List, effective 2023-10-01
Molina Healthcare of South CarolinaMedicare AdvantageSCprior auth requiredApr 1, 2021Medicare Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (South Carolina), effective Q2 2021
Molina Healthcare of UtahMedicare AdvantageUTprior auth requiredApr 1, 2021Medicare Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (Utah), effective Q2 2021
Molina Healthcare of WashingtonMedicare AdvantageWAprior auth requiredApr 1, 2021Medicare Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (Washington), effective Q2 2021
Molina Healthcare of WisconsinMedicare AdvantageWIprior auth requiredOct 1, 2021Medicare Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (Wisconsin), effective Q4 2021
Molina Healthcare, Inc. (national grid)Molina national (MHI) Medicare gridAllprior auth requiredOct 1, 2021Medicare Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (national), effective Q4 2021
Neighborhood Health PartnershipNeighborhood Health PartnershipFLprior auth requiredSep 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for Neighborhood Health Partnership Effective September 1, 2026
Oxford Health PlansOxford Health PlansAllprior auth requiredOct 1, 2026Prior Authorization Requirements for Oxford Effective October 1, 2026
SurestSurest health plansAllprior auth requiredOct 1, 2026Prior Authorization Requirements for Surest Effective October 1, 2026
UnitedHealthcareUnitedHealthcare CommercialAllprior auth requiredOct 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for UnitedHealthcare commercial plans Effective October 1, 2026
UnitedHealthcareUnitedHealthcare Complete (Individual & Family plans)Allprior auth requiredSep 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for UnitedHealthcare Complete Effective September 1, 2026
UnitedHealthcareUnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange plansAllprior auth requiredOct 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange plans Effective October 1, 2026
UnitedHealthcareUnitedHealthcare Mid-Atlantic Health PlansAllprior auth requiredOct 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for UnitedHealthcare Mid-Atlantic Health Plans Effective October 1, 2026
UnitedHealthcareUnitedHealthcare West commercial plansAllprior auth requiredOct 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for UnitedHealthcare West commercial plans Effective October 1, 2026
UnitedHealthcareUnitedHealthcare of the River ValleyAllprior auth requiredOct 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for UnitedHealthcare of the River Valley Effective October 1, 2026
UnitedHealthcare Community PlanUnitedHealthcare Community Plan of KentuckyKYprior auth requiredJul 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Kentucky Effective July 1, 2026

Payer coverage policies that name 15730

15730 appears in 15 coverage policies from Aetna, Regence, UnitedHealthcare.

PayerPolicyRole in policyReviewedDocument
AetnaSkin and Soft Tissue Substitutes (0244)not covered (range 10040-19499)Jul 29, 2026payer document
RegenceGender Affirming Interventions for Gender Dysphoria (Medicine 153)
NOTES
listed, no stanceNov 1, 2025payer document
UnitedHealthcareCosmetic and Reconstructive Procedures (CS027.AD)listed, no stanceJul 1, 2026payer document
UnitedHealthcareCosmetic and Reconstructive Procedures (MP.007.33)listed, no stanceJun 1, 2026payer document
UnitedHealthcareCosmetic and Reconstructive Procedures (MMP022.16)
Midface Flap (i.e., Zygomaticofacial Flap)
listed, no stanceSep 1, 2026payer document
UnitedHealthcareCosmetic and Reconstructive Procedures (for Idaho Only) (CS027ID.C)
The following codes may be Cosmetic; review is required to determine if considered Cosmetic or
listed, no stanceMay 1, 2026payer document
UnitedHealthcareCosmetic and Reconstructive Procedures (for Kansas Only) (CS027KS.03)listed, no stanceSep 1, 2026payer document
UnitedHealthcareCosmetic and Reconstructive Procedures (for Kentucky Only) (CS027KY.13)listed, no stanceAug 1, 2026payer document
UnitedHealthcareCosmetic and Reconstructive Procedures (for Nebraska Only) (CS027NE.U)listed, no stanceJul 1, 2026payer document
UnitedHealthcareCosmetic and Reconstructive Procedures (for New Jersey Only) (CS027NJ.W)listed, no stanceJul 1, 2026payer document
UnitedHealthcareCosmetic and Reconstructive Procedures (for New Mexico Only) (CS027NM.E)listed, no stanceJul 1, 2026payer document
UnitedHealthcareCosmetic and Reconstructive Procedures (for North Carolina Only) (CSNC.MP.007.10)listed, no stanceJul 1, 2026payer document
UnitedHealthcareCosmetic and Reconstructive Procedures (for Ohio Only) (CS027OH.E)listed, no stanceAug 1, 2026payer document
UnitedHealthcareCosmetic and Reconstructive Procedures (for Pennsylvania Only) (CS027PA.AD)listed, no stanceJul 1, 2026payer document
UnitedHealthcareCosmetic and Reconstructive Procedures (for Tennessee Only) (CS027TN.AB)listed, no stanceAug 1, 2026payer document

Recent prior-auth changes

  • Apr 1, 2026: PA removed, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
  • Apr 1, 2026: conditions changed, UnitedHealthcare
  • Jan 1, 2026: PA removed, Molina Healthcare of Michigan
  • Oct 1, 2025: conditions changed, UnitedHealthcare
  • Feb 19, 2025: PA removed, Molina Healthcare of Texas
  • Feb 19, 2025: PA removed, Molina Healthcare of Texas
  • Jan 1, 2025: PA removed, Molina Healthcare of Texas
  • Jan 1, 2024: PA removed, Molina Healthcare of Michigan

Medicaid fee-for-service

  • AZ: $1177.45 (asc), effective Oct 1, 2026
  • CO: $774.26 (chp_plus, non-facility), effective Jul 1, 2026
  • FL: $630.78 (physician, facility), effective Jan 1, 2026
  • IL: $616.56 (practitioner), effective Apr 1, 2024
  • IN: $706.43 (professional, Advanced Practice Nurse (85%), facility), effective Jan 1, 2026
  • KS: $917.76 (asc, facility), effective Jan 1, 2018
  • KY: $1894.49 (asc), effective Jan 1, 2026
  • LA: $217.00 (asc), effective Jan 1, 2018
  • MA: $1278.72 (asc), effective May 1, 2026
  • MS: $1565.86 (comprehensive, facility), effective Oct 1, 2025
  • ND: $1116.80 (physician, facility), effective Aug 1, 2026
  • NE: $637.00 (asc), effective Jul 1, 2024
  • NY: $508.72 (physician_surgery, facility), effective Jul 1, 2026
  • OH: $730.73 (physician, facility), effective Jan 1, 2018
  • OK: $692.69 (physician, facility), effective Jul 1, 2026
  • TX: $1457.62 (ambulatory_surgical_center_asc_hospital_based_ambulatory_sur, Ambulatory Surgical Center (Asc) / Hospital - Based Ambulatory Surgical Center (Hasc)), effective Jun 1, 2023
  • VA: $677.66 (medical, facility), effective Jul 1, 2026
  • VT: $2751.56 (outpatient_hospital_opps), effective Feb 1, 2026
  • WA: $464.76 (physician, facility), effective Jul 1, 2026
  • WY: $1567.17 (outpatient_hospital_apc, Ambulatory Surgical Centers), effective Apr 1, 2026

From payers' published prior-auth lists, coverage policies and state Medicaid fee schedules, updated Oct 16, 2026. The role is what the policy's own code table or text says about the code. Not a guarantee of coverage or payment; verify with the payer. CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association.