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HCPCS/CPT L8609, Artificial cornea | No Prior Auth

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`L8609`, Artificial cornea

HCPCS/CPT

Prior Authorization

No Prior Auth Required

Covered without prior authorization (high confidence)

Documentation Required

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No explicit documentation requirements are provided in this excerpt.
The document references a 'Coverage Limitations' section for further details (not included) which may contain documentation requirements.
Documentation of surface-detectable electromyographic (EMG) signals from the residual limb when proposing a myoelectric prosthesis (inferred from: "Electromyographic signals from the limb stump are detected by surface electrodes ... to drive ... motors").

Key Coverage Criteria

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Replacement of a missing body part (prosthesis), including arms, breasts, ears, feet, hands, legs and maxillofacial (jaw and face).
Lower limb prostheses designed to replace portions of the lower extremity to improve function.
Use of a prosthetic knee to provide support during the stance phase of ambulation.
Use of a prosthetic knee to produce smooth control during the swing phase of ambulation.
L6680 | Upper extremity addition, test socket, wrist disarticulation or below elbow

7 Active Policies

HUMANA-PROSTHETICS-KY-MEDICAID, Prosthetics

ANTHEM-CG-SURG-94, Keratoprosthesis

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

BCBSIL-OTH903.030, Keratoprosthesis

BCBSMT-OTH903.030, Keratoprosthesis

Related Codes

C1818(5 policies)65770(5 policies)L8044(2 policies)21088(1 policies)A6502(1 policies)A6503(1 policies)A6501(1 policies)A6504(1 policies)

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BCBSNM-OTH903.030, Keratoprosthesis

BCBSOK-OTH903.030, Keratoprosthesis