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ICD-10-CM H66.10, Chronic tubotympanic suppurative otitis media, unspecified | No Prior Auth

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`H66.10`, Chronic tubotympanic suppurative otitis media, unspecified

ICD-10-CM

Prior Authorization

No Prior Auth Required

Covered without prior authorization (high confidence)

Key Coverage Criteria

Other anatomic or medical conditions that contraindicate the use of an air conduction hearing aid.
*Please refer to the Discussion section of this document for a list of device-specific thresholds.
II. Unilateral Hearing Loss (Conductive, Mixed or Sensorineural)
The following devices are consideredmedically necessaryfor the age groups specified(criterion A) when the audiologic (criterion B) and medical condition (criterion C) criteria listed belowhave been met:
Devices:Fully- or partially-implantable bone conduction (bone-anchored) hearing aid, including as an alternative to an air conduction hearing aid for individuals 5 years of age or older;orA transcutaneously worn bone conduction hearing aid that is applied to the head with a headband or adhesive adapter,regardless of age;and
Fully- or partially-implantable bone conduction (bone-anchored) hearing aid, including as an alternative to an air conduction hearing aid for individuals 5 years of age or older;or

2 Active Policies

ANTHEM-CG-SURG-82, Bone-Anchored and Bone Conduction Hearing Aids

ANTHEM-CG-SURG-117, Balloon Dilation of the Eustachian Tubes

Related Codes

H65.20(2 policies)H66.93(2 policies)69706(1 policies)69714(1 policies)69715(1 policies)69716(1 policies)69717(1 policies)69710(1 policies)

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