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Uterine Fibroid Surgical Treatments - MEDICAID - KENTUCKY (Revised)
Humana·KY · OB-GYN, General Surgery·Medicaid
We identified it
Jul 23, 2026
Summary
This is a new Kentucky Medicaid policy defining coverage and clinical guidance for surgical treatments of uterine fibroids. The policy establishes medical necessity criteria (symptoms such as excessive bleeding, pain, or pressure) that must be documented before surgical intervention is authorized. Billing teams must ensure providers document appropriate clinical justification for all uterine fibroid surgical procedures to prevent claim denials.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing team and providers must review this policy and ensure all uterine fibroid surgical procedure claims include documentation of medical necessity (documented symptoms such as excessive bleeding, pain, or pressure). Communicate the clinical documentation requirements to all OB/GYN providers and surgical staff. Update claim submission processes to flag any fibroid surgery claims lacking symptom documentation before submission to Kentucky Medicaid. Failure to document medical necessity may result in claim denials. Contact Humana Kentucky Medicaid via the policy source URL (https://dctm.humana.com/Mentor/Web/v.aspx?objectID=090009298a5846a5) for specific prior authorization thresholds or covered procedure codes, as this summary-only policy does not detail specific CPT/HCPCS codes or authorization workflows.