G0429 Dermal filler injection(s)

Dermal filler injection(s) for the treatment of facial lipodystrophy syndrome (lds) (e.g., as a result of highly active antiretroviral therapy)

Medically Unlikely Edits (effective October 1, 2026)

Medicare pricing for G0429

Physician Fee Schedule (CY 2026, RVU26D)

Status A: active, paid separately under the PFS if covered. National amounts: non-facility $99.53, facility $56.11 (total RVUs 2.98 / 1.68 × $33.4009 conversion factor). Work RVU 1.16, practice expense RVU 1.69 non-facility and 0.39 facility, malpractice RVU 0.13. Global period 000. Qualifying APM participants are paid at a $33.5675 conversion factor.

Payer policies and prior authorization for G0429

2 of 2 payer prior-auth lists that name G0429 require prior authorization or set conditions: Rocky Mountain Health Plans, UnitedHealthcare.

PayerPlanStatePrior authConditionsSinceSource
Rocky Mountain Health PlansRocky Mountain Medicare Advantage D-SNPCOprior auth requiredFeb 1, 2025Rocky Mountain Health Plans Medicare Advantage Dual-Special Needs Plans – prior authorization Effective February 1, 2025
UnitedHealthcareUnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange plansAllprior auth requiredOct 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange plans Effective October 1, 2026

Payer coverage policies that name G0429

G0429 appears in 15 coverage policies from Aetna, Anthem, Capital Blue Cross, Centene, Health Care Service Corporation (BCBS IL, TX, OK, NM, MT), UnitedHealthcare.

PayerPolicyRole in policyReviewedDocument
AetnaCosmetic Surgery and Procedures (0031)covered if criteria are metJun 25, 2026payer document
AnthemAutologous Fat Grafting and Injectable Soft Tissue Fillers (CG-SURG-123)covered if criteria are metNov 6, 2025payer document
Capital Blue CrossCosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery (MP 1.004)
Procedure codes
covered if criteria are metSep 1, 2026payer document
CenteneCosmetic and Reconstructive Procedures Reference Number: CP.MP.31 (CP.MP.31)covered if criteria are metAug 1, 2026payer document
Health Care Service Corporation (BCBS IL, TX, OK, NM, MT)Cosmetic and Reconstructive Procedures (SUR716.001)
CPT Codes 11200, 11201, 11920, 11921, 11922, 11950, 11951, 11952, 11954, 11960,
listed, no stanceJan 1, 2026payer document
UnitedHealthcareInjectable Dermal Fillers and Bulking Agents (CS371.C)listed, no stanceJan 1, 2026payer document
UnitedHealthcareInjectable Dermal Fillers and Bulking Agents (2026T0650F)listed, no stanceJan 1, 2026payer document
UnitedHealthcareInjectable Dermal Fillers and Bulking Agents (for Idaho Only) (CS371ID.C)listed, no stanceMay 1, 2026payer document
UnitedHealthcareInjectable Dermal Fillers and Bulking Agents (for Kansas Only) (CS371KS.02)listed, no stanceJan 1, 2026payer document
UnitedHealthcareInjectable Dermal Fillers and Bulking Agents (for Kentucky Only) (CS371KY.03)listed, no stanceJan 1, 2026payer document
UnitedHealthcareInjectable Dermal Fillers and Bulking Agents (for Nebraska Only) (CS371NE.C)listed, no stanceJan 1, 2026payer document
UnitedHealthcareInjectable Dermal Fillers and Bulking Agents (for New Mexico Only) (CS371NM.C)listed, no stanceJan 1, 2026payer document
UnitedHealthcareInjectable Dermal Fillers and Bulking Agents (for Ohio Only) (CS371OH.C)listed, no stanceJan 1, 2026payer document
UnitedHealthcareInjectable Dermal Fillers and Bulking Agents (for Pennsylvania Only) (CS371PA.C)listed, no stanceJan 1, 2026payer document
UnitedHealthcareInjectable Dermal Fillers and Bulking Agents (for Tennessee Only) (CS371TN.C)listed, no stanceJan 1, 2026payer document

Recent prior-auth changes

  • Nov 1, 2025: PA added, UnitedHealthcare
  • Mar 1, 2025: PA removed, Rocky Mountain Health Plans
  • Mar 1, 2025: PA removed, Rocky Mountain Health Plans

Medicaid fee-for-service

Prior authorization required or conditional in IN, VT.

  • KY: $55.38 (asc), effective Jan 1, 2026
  • MA: $46.19 (asc), effective May 1, 2026
  • ND: $0.00 (physician), effective Aug 1, 2026
  • VT: $1602.06 (outpatient_hospital_opps), effective Feb 1, 2026
  • WY: $912.46 (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.