Rosacea Procedures - (0482)

Nonpharmacologic procedures to treat the cosmetic effects of rosacea—including IPL and laser therapy, chemical peels, and dermabrasion—are considered cosmetic, not medically necessary, and are not covered (specific CPT codes are listed as not covered). Claims must use appropriate diagnosis/procedure codes and include supporting clinical documentation for any exception; surgical treatment for advanced nodular rhinophyma may be considered only with documented significant functional impairment (e.g., airway obstruction), though the rhinophyma surgery policy statement was removed effective 6/15/2025 and requests are reviewed case‑by‑case.

"None for nonpharmacologic procedures used to treat the untoward cosmetic effects associated with rosacea (e."

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