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Healthcare News: CMS revises policy for blepharoplasty when performed with blepharoptosis repairs

As part of the October 2017 OPPS update, CMS will revise its policy on upper eyelid blepharoplasty and blepharoptosis repairs to allow physicians to receive payment for medically necessary blepharoptosis repairs when performed with cosmetic blepharoplasty.

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