Electrolysis Medically Necessary

Electrolysis: Definition & Treatment - Cleveland Clinic

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Electrolysis is a hair removal treatment. A trained electrologist inserts a thin wire into the hair follicle under the surface of the skin. An electric current moves down the wire to the bottom of the follicle, destroying the hair root. The follicle damage prevents hair from …

Guidelines for Medical Necessity Determination for …

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Electrolysis is the only recognized form of permanent hair removal. It is performed with a needle epilator (not electronic tweezers). Medical electrolysis devices destroy hair …

Insurance and medically necessary electrolysis

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Insurance and medically necessary electrolysis. December 14, 2020by emancipatedelectrolysis. Our office sees a lot of clients that require electrolysis for …

Hair removal | Gender Affirming Health Program

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Health insurance Medical Policies - Trans Health Project

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The medical necessity for electrolysis has been determined according to the judgment of a qualified mental health professional and the referring physician. If any element …

Medical Necessity Guidelines: Reconstructive and …

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I. PROCEDURES INCLUDED IN THIS POLICY WITH THE PLAN MEDICAL NECESSITY GUIDELINES: A. General Reconstructive and Cosmetic Surgery B. …

Billing and Coding Guidelines for Cosmetic and …

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Medical and hospital services are sometimes required to treat a condition that arises as a result of services that are not covered because they are determined to be not reasonable …

Cosmetic Surgery and Procedures - Medical Clinical …

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Considered medically necessary when criteria in CPB 0251 - Dermabrasion, Chemical Peel, and Acne Surgery are met; Dermal injections of Food and Drug Administration …

Guidelines for Medical Necessity Determination for …

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The evaluation of medical necessity will be individualized to each person and consider this principle and the totality of the person’s gendered appearance. …

Laser Hair Removal - Medical Necessity Criteria

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Laser hair removal is considered cosmetic and not medically necessary and therefore is unlikely to be covered by Blue Cross Blue Shield when the procedure is performed in the …