PA Lookup
If you have questions about prior authorizations, please call:
Member and Recipient Service Line: 1-877-685-2415
Provider Support Service Line: 1-855-250-1539
Blepharoplasty and Blepharoptosis Eyelid Repair
Blepharoplasty and blepharoptosis eyelid repair are reconstructive plastic surgery procedures of the eyelids. Surgery of the upper eyelids is reconstructive when it provides functional vision or visual field benefits or improves the functioning of a malformed or degenerated body member. The goal of reconstructive surgery is to restore function to the eye structure.
Authorization Guidelines
The provider(s) shall submit:
- a. the prior approval request; and
- b. all health records and any other records that support the beneficiary has met
the specific criteria in Subsection 3.2 of this policy. Prior approval for home health services is required for the following:
- a. Miscellaneous Therapeutic Items and Supplies: Supply Procedure Code.
Refer to Attachment A: Code(s) for prior approval and limit specifications.
Submit prior approval requests via the secure NC Tracks Provider portal. PA requests cannot be submitted by paper via fax, email, postal service, or by phone.b. Medical supplies, appliances, and equipment not listed on the fee schedule may be considered for coverage, if submitted for prior authorization (PA) review of medical necessity. For a beneficiary aged 21 or older, please follow the procedure detailed in Attachment B and posted on the Home Health Services webpage at https://medicaid.ncdhhs.gov/.
Exclusions
Medicaid shall not cover blepharoplasty and blepharoptosis eyelid repair performed solely for cosmetic reasons to enhance aesthetic appearance.
Place of Service
Inpatient, Outpatient, Office
How to Submit
Please submit your request to Trillium Health Resources
Resources
Rhytidectomy; forehead
Authorization Guidelines
Please submit any records and any other information that you believe support the member has met the applicable medical necessity criteria to Trillium.
How to Submit
Please submit your request to Trillium Health Resources
Rhytidectomy; neck with platysmal tightening (platysmal flap, P-flap)
Authorization Guidelines
Please submit any records and any other information that you believe support the member has met the applicable medical necessity criteria to Trillium.
How to Submit
Please submit your request to Trillium Health Resources
Rhytidectomy; glabellar frown lines
Authorization Guidelines
Please submit any records and any other information that you believe support the member has met the applicable medical necessity criteria to Trillium.
How to Submit
Please submit your request to Trillium Health Resources
Rhytidectomy; cheek, chin, and neck
Authorization Guidelines
Please submit any records and any other information that you believe support the member has met the applicable medical necessity criteria to Trillium.
How to Submit
Please submit your request to Trillium Health Resources
Rhytidectomy; superficial musculoaponeurotic system (SMAS) flap
Authorization Guidelines
Please submit any records and any other information that you believe support the member has met the applicable medical necessity criteria to Trillium.
How to Submit
Please submit your request to Trillium Health Resources
Excision, excessive skin and subcutaneous tissue (includes lipectomy); abdomen, infraumbilical panniculectomy
Authorization Guidelines
Please submit any records and any other information that you believe support the member has met the applicable medical necessity criteria to Trillium.
How to Submit
Please submit your request to Trillium Health Resources
Excision, excessive skin and subcutaneous tissue (includes lipectomy); thigh
Authorization Guidelines
Please submit any records and any other information that you believe support the member has met the applicable medical necessity criteria to Trillium.
How to Submit
Please submit your request to Trillium Health Resources
Excision, excessive skin and subcutaneous tissue (includes lipectomy); leg
Authorization Guidelines
Please submit any records and any other information that you believe support the member has met the applicable medical necessity criteria to Trillium.
How to Submit
Please submit your request to Trillium Health Resources
Excision, excessive skin and subcutaneous tissue (includes lipectomy); hip
Authorization Guidelines
Please submit any records and any other information that you believe support the member has met the applicable medical necessity criteria to Trillium.
How to Submit
Please submit your request to Trillium Health Resources
Excision, excessive skin and subcutaneous tissue (includes lipectomy); buttock
Authorization Guidelines
Please submit any records and any other information that you believe support the member has met the applicable medical necessity criteria to Trillium.
How to Submit
Please submit your request to Trillium Health Resources
Excision, excessive skin and subcutaneous tissue (includes lipectomy); arm
Authorization Guidelines
Please submit any records and any other information that you believe support the member has met the applicable medical necessity criteria to Trillium.
How to Submit
Please submit your request to Trillium Health Resources
Excision, excessive skin and subcutaneous tissue (includes lipectomy); forearm or hand
Authorization Guidelines
Please submit any records and any other information that you believe support the member has met the applicable medical necessity criteria to Trillium.
How to Submit
Please submit your request to Trillium Health Resources
Excision, excessive skin and subcutaneous tissue (includes lipectomy); submental fat pad
Authorization Guidelines
Please submit any records and any other information that you believe support the member has met the applicable medical necessity criteria to Trillium.
How to Submit
Please submit your request to Trillium Health Resources
Excision, excessive skin and subcutaneous tissue (includes lipectomy); other area
Authorization Guidelines
Please submit any records and any other information that you believe support the member has met the applicable medical necessity criteria to Trillium.
How to Submit
Please submit your request to Trillium Health Resources
Graft for facial nerve paralysis; free fascia graft (including obtaining fascia)
How to Submit
N/A - No authorization is required
Graft for facial nerve paralysis; free muscle graft (including obtaining graft)
How to Submit
N/A - No authorization is required
Graft for facial nerve paralysis; free muscle flap by microsurgical technique
How to Submit
N/A - No authorization is required
Graft for facial nerve paralysis; regional muscle transfer
How to Submit
N/A - No authorization is required
Excision, excessive skin and subcutaneous tissue (includes lipectomy), abdomen (eg, abdominoplasty) (includes umbilical transposition and fascial plication) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Authorization Guidelines
Please submit any records and any other information that you believe support the member has met the applicable medical necessity criteria to Trillium.
How to Submit
Please submit your request to Trillium Health Resources
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