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HumanaMedicaid · Coverage · Medicaid · IN · Dermatology, Plastic Surgery, PediatricsMedium impact

Cutaneous Vascular Lesion Removal - MEDICAID - INDIANA (New)

Effective date
Jan 30, 2026
Identified
Jun 24, 2026

Summary

Humana Indiana Medicaid has established a new policy for cutaneous vascular lesion removal (e.g., hemangiomas, port wine birthmarks) effective January 30, 2026. Coverage requires failed conservative treatment or contraindications, plus functional impairment, bleeding/painful lesions on extremities/trunk, or ulceration.

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What to do

Action · 3 steps
01Before January 30, 2026: Billing team must update systems to verify Humana Indiana Medicaid members meet coverage criteria for CPT codes 17106, 17107, and 17108.
02Providers must document failed conservative treatment (unless contraindicated) AND functional impairment, bleeding/painful extremity lesions, or ulceration.
03Add verification checklist to scheduling workflow for vascular lesion removals.

Codes mentioned

171061710717108

Original notice

Cutaneous Vascular Lesion Removal - MEDICAID - INDIANA (New)
mcp.humana.com · Always check the source before changing claims.
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