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UVB Light for Skin Conditions — Send to Provider | Cytokind

Step 3 of 4 · Send to your provider

One Message Gets This Moving

This is the only step that needs someone else’s help — and it usually takes your provider under five minutes once they have the link. You won’t be charged and nothing ships until they sign and we’ve verified your benefits.

About the link from Step 2: When you pressed Save, the form gave you a unique web address that leads straight back to your saved information — different from the address of this page. That link is what your provider needs. If you closed that tab and lost it, go back to Step 2, reopen the form, and press Save again to get it a second time.

A dermatologist is the ideal choice — this is squarely their specialty and their chart notes carry the most weight with insurers. Your primary care provider, a rheumatologist (for psoriatic disease), or a nurse practitioner / physician assistant who can prescribe in your state all work too. The requirement is simple: they must be able to prescribe, have an NPI number, and have chart notes on your condition.

Their provider information and NPI number.
The diagnosis code and the device they’re prescribing.
A statement of medical necessity — the form includes a body surface area calculator.
Previous treatments you’ve tried and why they weren’t enough — this is what insurers scrutinize most.
Supporting chart notes, uploaded to the form or faxed separately.

Option A

Email them your saved link

Paste the link from Step 2 into the message below, or use the email button — it’ll leave a space for you to paste it in. They complete their section and sign electronically; nobody has to be in the same room.

Option B

Bring it to your appointment

Print the provider brief and hand it over at your next visit, or send it through your practice’s patient portal.

Not sure how to bring it up?

Copy this, paste in your saved link where marked, and send it through your provider’s portal — or read it out at your appointment.

Hi — I’d like to ask about home narrowband UVB phototherapy for my [CONDITION]. I’ve been told that a home NB-UVB unit is typically covered under the durable medical equipment benefit when medical necessity is documented, and that going in for in-office phototherapy several times a week isn’t practical for me. There’s a short order form I’ve already started — I’ve filled in my information and insurance details. Here’s the link to pick up where I left off: [paste your saved form link here] Would you be willing to complete the provider section, add your NPI and signature, and attach your chart notes on my condition? It can all be done electronically.

Questions people actually ask

Stuck on any of this? Call us directly at +1 603-264-7751, or book a 10-minute call.

Is this really covered, or am I going to get a surprise bill?

Home narrowband UVB is a well-established covered benefit across most commercial plans and Medicare when medical necessity is documented — but coverage is never automatic and never universal. Your specific plan, deductible and co-insurance still apply. We verify your benefits before anything ships.

What if my insurance denies it?

Denials happen, and they’re frequently reversed. The most common reason is thin documentation. You’re not the one who has to fight it — Phothera Cares, Phothera’s patient assistance program, handles claims, prior authorizations and appeals on your behalf.

What if I still can’t afford my share of the cost?

Raise it with us early. Phothera Cares exists specifically to help with out-of-pocket expenses for patients who need therapy but can’t absorb the cost. It’s a separate application requiring a valid prescription, U.S. residency, recent tax or W-2 records, and insurance details. It is not insurance, and eligibility is decided by Phothera at their discretion.

Do I have to have failed other treatments first?

Usually, yes. Most plans expect to see that topicals or in-office phototherapy were tried and were ineffective, not tolerated, or impractical. That’s why your provider’s existing chart notes matter so much.

My doctor has never prescribed one of these. Is that a problem?

No. The form is built to walk them through it, and the printable provider brief answers the questions they’ll have. If they’d like to speak to someone at Cytokind before signing, we’re happy to take that call.

Can this be done entirely remotely?

Yes, as long as your provider already has clinical records on your condition. You fill in your section, save it, email them the link, and they complete, sign and submit electronically. No office visit is required for the paperwork itself.

How long does the whole thing take?

Your section takes about five minutes. After that, timing depends on your provider’s office and your insurer’s authorization process. The single biggest delay we see is incomplete chart notes.

Who is Phothera, and who am I actually buying from?

Phothera manufactures the phototherapy devices. Cytokind is an authorized distributor — we handle the order, the insurance coordination and your support. In most cases your insurer is the payer, not you.

Authorized distributor of Phothera narrowband UVB phototherapy systems

Provider Brief — Home Narrowband UVB Phototherapy

Your patient is requesting a prescription for a home NB-UVB phototherapy device. This page summarizes what is required to complete the order and support reimbursement.

What is being requested

A home narrowband UVB (311–313 nm) phototherapy unit, prescribed for a dermatologic indication and billed under the patient’s durable medical equipment benefit. Devices are manufactured by Phothera and distributed by Cytokind.

Device and diagnosis codes

Device (HCPCS)	Common indications (ICD-10)
E0691 — Phothera 200, 2 sq ft (hand & foot) E0692 — Phothera 400, 4 ft panel E0693 — Phothera 600, 6 ft panel E0694 — Phothera 600-3D, 6 ft	L40.9 — Psoriasis L20.9 — Atopic dermatitis L80 — Vitiligo L29.9 — Pruritus L74.51 — Hyperhidrosis C84.A3 — Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma F33 — Seasonal affective disorder

What the order form requires from you

Provider information, including NPI number.
Device selection and diagnosis code.
Statement of medical necessity, including affected body surface area and severity (a BSA calculator is built into the form).
Previous treatments trialled, and the clinical rationale for home-based therapy.
Prescriber signature on the certification statement.

Supporting documentation

Clinical notes, chart notes or medical records documenting medical necessity may be uploaded directly to the form, or faxed alongside the order to 419.636.7916. Incomplete documentation is the most common cause of payer denial.

To complete the order: open the secure form at form.jotform.com/261756968405066, or use the resume link your patient has sent you. The form may be completed and signed electronically — no in-person visit is required.

Reimbursement support

Claims, prior authorizations and appeals on denied cases are handled through Phothera’s patient assistance program, Phothera Cares. Patients facing out-of-pocket barriers may also apply to that program separately; it is not insurance and eligibility is determined by Phothera.

Questions

Cytokind can speak with your office directly regarding device selection, documentation requirements, or benefit verification.

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Phothera narrowband UVB systems are prescription medical devices, FDA-cleared for the dermatologic indications listed above. Insurance coverage varies by plan and is subject to payer review of medical necessity documentation; nothing here constitutes a guarantee of coverage or payment. Cytokind is an authorized distributor of Phothera products; Phothera Cares is operated by Phothera. This document is provided for informational purposes and is not clinical guidance.