Does L8622 require prior authorization?

No, L8622 does not require prior authorization (high confidence). Covered without prior authorization.

`L8622`, Alkaline battery for use with cochlear implant device, any size, replacement,

HCPCS/CPT

No Prior Auth Required

Covered without prior authorization (high confidence)

Physician certification is required for coverage documenting that the component is ineffective for ADLs, that a medical-condition change necessitates a different component, or that the component reached reasonable useful life.
For repairs, include original purchase date of the item repaired, the reason for repair/replacement, identification of the item and parts repaired, functionality status, and the manufacturer invoice cost.
When billing replacements include original purchase date, last replacement date of the item billed, and reason for replacement.

Replacement of an existing cochlear implant external component is covered when a physician certifies the existing component is ineffective to the point of interfering with activities of daily living.
Replacement is covered when a change in the patient's medical condition necessitates a different type of external cochlear implant component as certified by a physician.
Replacement is covered when the existing external component has reached its reasonable useful life; the reasonable useful life of a sound processor is not less than 5 years.
Replacement of a cochlear implant or external component when the existing device is no longer functional and cannot be repaired.
Replacement when a change in the member's condition makes the existing unit inadequate for hearing-related activities of daily living and improvement is expected with a replacement.
Replacement when the existing component has reached the limit of its reasonable useful life (reasonable useful life of a sound processor is not less than five years).

A53708, Billing and Coding: External Components for Cochlear Implants

AMBETTER-CP.MP.14, Cochlear Implant Replacements

REGENCE-SUR08, Cochlear Implant