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High-Risk Procedure Codes
These procedures have the highest denial rates and most complex authorization requirements. Start here.
Full-Thickness Skin Graft (Nose/Ear/Eyelid)
Lower Eyelid Repair (Blepharoplasty)
Upper Eyelid Lift (Blepharoplasty)
Panniculectomy (Excess Abdominal Skin Removal)
Suction-Assisted Tissue Removal (Lipectomy)
Skin Surgery — Unlisted Procedure
Breast Reduction Surgery (Reduction Mammoplasty)
Large Joint Injection (Corticosteroid)
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The Prior Authorization Problem
53M
prior auth requests to Medicare Advantage in 2024
81.7%
of appealed denials get overturned
93%
of doctors say PA delays patient care
13 hrs
per week physicians spend on prior auth
Sources: KFF, AMA, CMS (2024–2025 data)
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