CSHCN Services Program 2010 > Hearing Services > Benefits, Limitations, and Authorization Requirements

   
 

19.2.4.1 Prior Authorization Requirements

Prior authorization is required for a BAHA. Prior authorization consideration will be given if the client is 5 years of age or older and all of the following documentation is provided:

Previous attempts at hearing aids and why these devices are inadequate or have failed.

Scores on hearing tests for bone conduction thresholds and on maximum speech discrimination.

Audiological testing showing good inner ear function.

Assessment that shows the client is motivated, is able to follow given instructions, and is willing to participate in follow-up therapy.

Appropriate diagnosis including, but not limited to, the following:

Diagnosis Code
Description

1601

Malignant neoplasm of auditory tube, middle ear, and mastoid air cells

1710

Malignant neoplasm of connective and other soft tissue of head, face, and neck

1732

Other malignant neoplasm of skin of ear and external auditory canal

20931

Merkel cell carcinoma of the face

20932

Merkel cell carcinoma of the scalp and neck

2120

Benign neoplasm of nasal cavities, middle ear, and accessory sinuses

2150

Other benign neoplasm of connective and other soft tissue of head, face, and neck

2162

Benign neoplasm of ear and external auditory canal

2322

Carcinoma in situ of skin of ear and external auditory canal

38032

Acquired deformities of auricle or pinna

38110

Simple or unspecified chronic serous otitis media

38120

Simple or unspecified chronic mucoid otitis media

3813

Other and unspecified chronic nonsuppurative otitis media

3823

Unspecified chronic suppurative otitis media

3829

Unspecified otitis media

3870

Otosclerosis involving oval window, nonobliterative

3871

Otosclerosis involving oval window, obliterative

3872

Cochlear otosclerosis

3878

Other otosclerosis

3879

Unspecified otosclerosis

38901

Conductive hearing loss, external ear

38902

Conductive hearing loss, tympanic membrane

38906

Conductive hearing loss, bilateral

38908

Conductive hearing loss of combined types

38915

Sensorineural hearing loss, unilateral

74401

Congenital absence of external ear causing impairment of hearing

74402

Other congenital anomaly of external ear causing impairment of hearing

7560

Congenital anomalies of skull and face bones


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