Does B43.0 require prior authorization?

No, B43.0 does not require prior authorization (high confidence). Code is covered without prior authorization.

`B43.0`, Cutaneous chromomycosis

ICD-10-CM

No Prior Auth Required

Code is covered without prior authorization (high confidence)

All documentation must be maintained in the patient's medical record, be legible, include patient identification and dates of service, and be made available to the contractor upon request.
The record must include the legible signature of the physician or non-physician practitioner responsible for and providing the care.
The submitted medical record must support the selected ICD-10-CM code(s) and the submitted CPT/HCPCS code must accurately describe the service performed.
The provider must document the affected nail(s), clinical evidence of mycosis, and the manner and extent to which the nail(s) were debrided.

Nail debridement is covered only when the service meets all indications and limitations specified in LCD L33922 and applicable CMS medical necessity and payment rules.
Nail debridement for symptomatic mycotic nails is covered when there is documented clinical evidence of mycosis and qualifying symptoms for toenail debridement.
Recurrent or incompletely excised malignant lesions, regardless of anatomic region
Aetna considers surgery with the Mohs technique medically necessary for any of the following skin conditions:
Areas of important tissue preservation (ears, face, feet, hands, genitalia, and perianal)
Atypical fibroxanthoma

FIRST_COAST-L33922, Nail Debridement

AETNA-CPB-0383, Mohs Micrographic Surgery

A57672, Billing and Coding: Nail Debridement

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