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Blepharoplasty, eyelid surgery, brow lift, and related services

Blepharoplasty, blepharoptosis repair and brow lift are surgeries that may be performed to improve function or provided strictly for cosmetic reasons. Functional or reconstructive eyelid surgery is…

Vein ablation and related services

Vein ablation and related services; some patients may want varicose vein treatment for cosmetic reasons. Medicare does not cover cosmetic surgery or expenses incurred in connection with such surgery.

Vein ablation and related services

Vein ablation and related services; some patients may want varicose vein treatment for cosmetic reasons. Medicare does not cover cosmetic surgery or expenses incurred in connection with such surgery.

Rhinoplasty and related services

Nasal surgery is any procedure performed on the external or internal structures of the nose, septum or turbinate.

Panniculectomy, excision of excess skin and subcutaneous tissue (including lipectomy), and related services

Effective for dates of service July 1, 2020, and after, hospital outpatient department (HOPD) providers will need to obtain prior authorization (PA) for panniculectomy, excision of excess skin and…

Rhinoplasty and related services

Nasal surgery is any procedure performed on the external or internal structures of the nose, septum or turbinate.

Prior authorization program initiatives

Prior authorization is a process through which coverage is determined prior to providing or billing the service. This process allows the provider to submit documentation prior to providing or billing…

Prior authorization program initiatives

Prior authorization is a process through which coverage is determined prior to providing or billing the service. This process allows the provider to submit documentation prior to providing or billing…

Botulinum toxin injections

Botulinum toxins are potent neuromuscular blocking agents that are useful in treating various focal muscle spastic disorders and excessive muscle contractions, such as dystonia, spasms, and twitches.

Botulinum toxin injections

Botulinum toxins are potent neuromuscular blocking agents that are useful in treating various focal muscle spastic disorders and excessive muscle contractions, such as dystonia, spasms, and twitches.