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MassHealth Guidelines for Medical Necessity Determination for Botulinum Toxin in the Treatment of Hyperhidrosis

The MassHealth Guidelines for Medical Necessity Determination (Guidelines) are used by MassHealth's reviewing clinicians to determine the medical necessity of prior-authorization requests submitted by providers.

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Guidelines for Medical Necessity Determination for Botulinum Toxin in the Treatment of Hyperhidrosis

These Guidelines for Medical Necessity Determination (Guidelines) identify the clinical information that MassHealth needs to determine medical necessity for botulinum toxin in the treatment of hyperhidrosis (described by CPT ® codes 64650 and 64653). These Guidelines are based on generally accepted standards of practice, review of the medical literature, and federal and state policies and laws applicable to Medicaid programs.

Providers should consult MassHealth regulations at 130 CMR 433.000: Physician Services130 CMR 410.000: Outpatient Hospital Services; 130 CMR 450.000: Administrative and Billing Regulations; Subchapter 6 of the Physician Manual; and Subchapter 6 of the Acute Outpatient Hospital Manual for information about coverage, limitations, service conditions, and other prior authorization (PA) requirements.

Providers serving members enrolled in a MassHealth-contracted accountable care partnership plan (ACPP), managed care organization (MCO), One Care organization, Senior Care Options (SCO), or Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) should refer to the ACPP’s, MCO’s, One Care Organization’s, SCO’s, or PACE’s medical policies for covered services.

MassHealth requires PA for the use of botulinum toxin in the treatment of any condition, including in the treatment of hyperhidrosis. MassHealth reviews requests for PA on the basis of medical necessity. If MassHealth approves the request, payment is still subject to all general conditions of MassHealth, including member eligibility, other insurance, and program restrictions.

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