Does Q18.1 require prior authorization?

No, Q18.1 does not require prior authorization (high confidence). Covered without prior authorization.

`Q18.1`, Preauricular sinus and cyst

ICD-10-CM

No Prior Auth Required

Covered without prior authorization (high confidence)

Maintain all documentation in the patient’s medical record; every page must be legible, include patient identification (e.g., full name, dates of service), and be made available to the contractor upon request.
Documentation must include the legible signature of the physician or non-physician practitioner responsible for and providing the care to the patient.
The submitted medical record must support the use of the selected ICD-10-CM code(s).
The submitted CPT/HCPCS code must accurately describe the service performed.

Speech-language pathology (SLP) services for treatment or evaluation of communication disorders when determined reasonable and necessary per LCD L35070.
Selection and prescription of speech-generating devices should be billed with CPT code 92607.
Adaptation and training for speech-generating devices should be billed with CPT code 92609.
Report group therapy with CPT code 92508 when patients are not receiving direct one-on-one contact and are supervised by the therapist.
Use the appropriate CPT evaluation code for re-evaluations in SLP because CPT does not define a distinct re-evaluation code.
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.

CGS-J15-L34200, Removal of Benign Skin Lesions

J15

CGS-J18-L34200, Removal of Benign Skin Lesions

J18

A57482, Billing and Coding: Removal of Benign Skin Lesions

WPS-J5-L35498, Removal of Benign Skin Lesions

WPS-J8-L35498

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