Does B16.1 require prior authorization?

No, B16.1 does not require prior authorization (high confidence). Covered without prior authorization.

`B16.1`, Acute hepatitis B with delta-agent without hepatic coma

ICD-10-CM

No Prior Auth Required

Covered without prior authorization (high confidence)

This billing and coding article provides guidelines that complement Local Coverage Determination L34415 for CT of the abdomen and pelvis; consult LCD L34415 for specific coverage indications, limitations, and documentation requirements.
Medical records must document the indication(s) supporting use of IVIG for each claim.
For indications where routine IVIG use is not indicated, the medical record must document prior interventions that were unsuccessful or reasons those interventions were not tolerated.
Documentation must support objective clinical response to IVIG for continued coverage.

IVIG is covered only for indications specified as covered in the related Local Coverage Determination (LCD) and when medical necessity criteria in that LCD are met.
IVIG may be indicated for pure red cell aplasia–related anemia.
Intramuscular immune globulin (gamma globulin) is indicated for post-exposure prophylaxis to hepatitis A.
IG is indicated for measles (rubeola) post-exposure prophylaxis in susceptible patients exposed less than 3 days prior to treatment.
IG is indicated for rubella prophylaxis in a woman in early pregnancy who is exposed and lacks immunity.
IVIG may be used for post-transfusion purpura and can be considered first-line for severely affected patients.

WPS-J5-L34771, Immune Globulins

A57554, Billing and Coding: Immune Globulins

WPS-J8-L34771, Immune Globulins

A56421, Billing and Coding: CT of the Abdomen and Pelvis

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