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ICD-10-CM H61.039 — Chondritis of external ear, unspecified ear | No Prior Auth

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`H61.039` — Chondritis of external ear, unspecified ear

ICD-10-CM

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No Prior Auth Required

Code is covered without prior authorization (high confidence)

Documentation Required

For any iontophoretic dermatologic or ophthalmologic application: documentation of agent(s) used, concentrations, device/model, current and duration parameters, and monitoring for local adverse effects (erythema, burns, corneal complications, etc.).
No documentation requirements are stated in this document chunk (bibliography).
For primary focal hyperhidrosis: documentation that the member is unresponsive to or unable to tolerate oral pharmacotherapy for excessive sweating (examples given: anti-cholinergics, beta-blockers, benzodiazepines).
For primary focal hyperhidrosis: documentation that significant disruption of professional and/or social life has occurred because of excessive sweating.

Key Coverage Criteria

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1 Active Policy

AETNA-CPB-0229 — Iontophoresis

Related Codes

97033(1 policies)B00.50(1 policies)B00.59(1 policies)E08.621(1 policies)E08.622

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For primary focal hyperhidrosis: documentation that topical aluminum chloride or other extra-strength antiperspirants are ineffective or cause a severe rash.

For delivery of local anesthetic before emergent skin puncture/dermatologic procedures: documentation of emergent nature of procedure and rationale for iontophoretic local anesthesia (i.e., need for more rapid dermal anesthesia than topical agents).

(1 policies)

E09.621(1 policies)

E09.622(1 policies)

89230(1 policies)