Does A19.1 require prior authorization?

No, A19.1 does not require prior authorization (high confidence). Covered without prior authorization.

`A19.1`, Acute miliary tuberculosis of multiple sites

ICD-10-CM

No Prior Auth Required

Covered without prior authorization (high confidence)

The submitted medical record must support the selected ICD-10-CM code(s), and the submitted CPT/HCPCS code must accurately describe the service performed.
The medical record must include the legible signature of the physician or non-physician practitioner responsible for and providing the care.
When billing CPT 84999 for the listed tests, include a note identifying the specific test in the Remarks (Part A) or Narrative (Part B) area of the claim.
All documentation must be maintained in the patient's medical record, be legible, include patient identification (e.g., complete name) and dates of service, and be made available to the contractor upon request.

For tests that currently lack specific CPT codes (functional intracellular analysis and total antioxidant function), bill using CPT 84999 and add a note identifying which test was performed in the Remarks area for Part A claims and the Narrative area for Part B claims.
Coverage and reasonable/necessary determinations for assays for vitamins and metabolic function are governed by LCD L34914 and claims must meet that LCD's requirements to be covered.
25-hydroxy vitamin D testing (including fractions, if performed) is covered when deemed reasonable and necessary per Local Coverage Determination L33771.
Therapeutic respiratory procedures (HCPCS G0237, G0238, G0239) using an individualized physical conditioning and exercise program with breathing techniques are covered for patients with documented activity limitations.
Pulmonary function tests (PFTs) represented by CPT codes 94070, 94200, 94640, 94726, 94727, and 94729 are covered when reasonable and medically necessary with supporting clinical documentation and a written order by a physician or appropriate NPP.
Spirometry (CPT 94010, 94011, 94012, 94060, 94070, 94150, 94200, 94375, 94726, 94727) is covered when clinically indicated and documented in the medical record.

A57484, Billing and Coding: Vitamin D Assay Testing

WPS-J5-L34658, Vitamin D Assay Testing

A57736, Billing and Coding: Vitamin D Assay Testing

NGS-J6-L37535, Vitamin D Assay Testing

WPS-J8-L34658, Vitamin D Assay Testing

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