Does L30.8 require prior authorization?

No, L30.8 does not require prior authorization (high confidence). Covered without prior authorization.

`L30.8`, Other specified dermatitis

ICD-10-CM

No Prior Auth Required

Covered without prior authorization (high confidence)

All documentation must be maintained in the patient's medical record and made available to the contractor upon request; every page must be legible and include appropriate patient identification (e.g., complete name, dates of service).
The medical record must include the legible signature of the physician or non-physician practitioner responsible for and providing the care.
The medical record must support the selected ICD-10-CM code(s) and the submitted CPT/HCPCS code must accurately describe the service performed.
Prior to testing there must be evidence that a history was obtained indicating possible allergy and that attempts were made to narrow the area of investigation so that the minimal necessary skin tests were selected.

Allergy testing is covered when the medical record documents a history indicating the possible presence of allergy and the clinician selected a minimal number of tests/antigens based on patient-specific history and physician examination.
Allergy testing is covered when the medical record documents the test(s) used, the interpretation(s), and objective measurement of reaction size (wheal and erythema in mm) or a standardized in vivo grading system.
Excision of a benign skin lesion is covered when there is clinical suspicion of malignancy (e.g., ICD-10-CM D48.5) documented in the medical record.
Removal is covered to address disturbance of skin sensation when documented (ICD-10-CM R20.0-R20.3, R20.8).
Removal is covered when documented objective changes (e.g., increase in size) support a diagnosis warranting excision.
Removal of a benign lesion is covered when the treating physician documents medical necessity for removal (physician judgment that lesion merits removal).

CGS-J15-L40325, Allergy Diagnostic Testing

J15

CGS-J15-L34200, Removal of Benign Skin Lesions

J15

CGS-J18-L40325, Allergy Diagnostic Testing

J18

CGS-J18-L34200, Removal of Benign Skin Lesions

J18

A57473, Billing and Coding: Allergy Testing

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