Meaning of Tummy Tuck Insurance Codes: 15830 + 15847?

The 15830 code refers to removal of the overhanging skin, and this will be covered by insurance. The 15847 is a cosmetic add-on code and refers to moving the belly button up, tightening the muscles, and removing fat from the abdominal wall with liposuction or direct excision. It surprises me that your insurance company included the 15847 in the approval. I would proceed cautiously with that, because you may learn after the operation that it is in fact not covered and be responsible for a bill. I hope this helps!
Phillip Dauwe, MD

As stated these codes refer to 15830 panniculectomy (removing the skin) which can be functional or cosmetic or to 15847 abdominoplasty which is consdiered cosmetic. White the first code may be covered, I am surprised that the second cosmetic code would be covered.  

It would appear that you have been approved for your Tummy Tuck based on those codes. I would check with your surgeon and make sure what the exact break down will be now. This meaning what your out of pocket costs will be. You will want to know how much liposuction will cost. The muscles should be repaired during the procedure. For most Board Certified Plastic Surgeons this is standard practice unless for some reason the patient requests otherwise. Good Luck!