Does A50.42 require prior authorization?

No, A50.42 does not require prior authorization (high confidence). Covered without prior authorization.

`A50.42`, Late congenital syphilitic encephalitis

ICD-10-CM

No Prior Auth Required

Covered without prior authorization (high confidence)

When routine foot care needs to meet one of the exclusions, include the applicable Q modifier on the claim: Q7 for 1 Class A finding, Q8 for 2 Class B findings, and Q9 for 1 Class B plus 2 Class C findings.
For all foot-care claims report an appropriate foot/toe location modifier (e.g., LT, RT, TA, T1-T9) to identify laterality and specific toe when applicable.
If a significant, separately identifiable evaluation and management service is provided on the same day as routine foot care, append modifier -25 to the E/M claim line.
Total the number of keratotic lesions debrided and select the most appropriate CPT code 11055-11057 based on that total (example: code 11056 for two to four lesions).

Removal of corns and calluses of the feet must be billed using CPT codes 11055-11057 (paring/cutting of benign hyperkeratotic lesion) and the procedure code that most accurately describes the service performed should be reported.
Ambulatory continuous EEG is covered only if a prior routine “resting” EEG was performed before the ambulatory EEG.
Routine EEGs covered under this policy are those described by CPT codes 95812, 95813, 95816, 95819, or 95822.
A routine EEG is defined as a recording of less than a 24-hour continuous duration.
Psychiatric/psychological services are covered when there is a reasonable expectation that withdrawing treatment would cause the patient's condition to deteriorate, relapse, or require hospitalization.
CORF social and psychological services are covered when indicated and may be provided by qualified social workers (minimum BS) or psychologists (minimum Master’s level).

CGS-J15-L34353, Outpatient Psychiatry and Psychology Services

J15

CGS-J15-L34246, Routine Foot Care and Debridement of Nails

J15

CGS-J18-L34353, Outpatient Psychiatry and Psychology Services

J18

CGS-J18-L34246, Routine Foot Care and Debridement of Nails

J18

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