Does L8042 require prior authorization?

Yes, L8042 requires prior authorization (high confidence). At least one active policy explicitly requires prior authorization.

`L8042`, Orbital prosthesis, provided by a non-physician

HCPCS/CPT

Prior Auth Required

At least one active policy explicitly requires prior authorization (high confidence)

A completed Standard Written Order (SWO) must be communicated to the supplier before claim submission; for items requiring WOPD the SWO must be signed prior to delivery.
Suppliers must maintain Proof of Delivery (POD) documentation and make POD available to the Medicare contractor upon request.
Claims must comply with CMS HCPCS coding guidelines, LCDs, LCD-related Policy Articles, and DME MAC articles; suppliers should follow the LCD-related Standard Documentation Requirements Article and the LCD-related Policy Article and the Supplier Manual for additional documentation requirements.
Suppliers should refer to DME MAC websites and bulletin articles for additional documentation and payment rule guidance relevant to this LCD.

Facial prosthesis is covered when there is loss or absence of facial tissue due to disease, trauma, surgery, or a congenital defect.
Any item is covered only if it is in a defined Medicare benefit category and is reasonable and necessary for diagnosis or treatment of illness or injury or to improve functioning of a malformed body member.
Durable medical equipment, orthotics, and prosthetics that are necessary and reasonable for the treatment of an illness or injury or to improve the functioning of a physical deficit.
Equipment expected to make a meaningful contribution to treatment of the patient’s illness or injury or to improvement of a malformed body member.
Coverage only when education regarding use of the device has been provided with demonstrated understanding and a trial of the requested device has been completed with demonstrated ability to use it safely and effectively.
DME is covered when it is medically necessary and reasonable to treat the member’s condition.

EVICORE-HPLAN-CIGNA_MEDICARE-268F28B96146, Cigna Medicare Advantage Durable Medical Equipment Code List - Effective 01/01/2025

L33738, Facial Prostheses

AMBETTER-CP.MP.107, Durable Medical Equipment and Orthotics and Prosthetics Guidelines

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