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ICD-10-CM B78.9, Strongyloidiasis, unspecified | No Prior Auth

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`B78.9`, Strongyloidiasis, unspecified

ICD-10-CM

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No Prior Auth Required

Covered without prior authorization (high confidence)

Documentation Required

When performed for surveillance of colonic neoplasia, report the appropriate CPT/HCPCS procedure code and the appropriate primary ICD-10-CM code plus one of the following secondary diagnosis codes: Z85.038, Z85.048, Z86.0100, Z86.0101, Z86.0102, or Z86.0109.
For high-risk post-surgical follow-up at 1 year (with continued 24-month screening eligibility), report HCPCS code G0105 as the appropriate screening/high-risk colonoscopy code.

Key Coverage Criteria

Colonoscopy/sigmoidoscopy/proctosigmoidoscopy is covered for surveillance of colonic neoplasia in patients with a history of colorectal cancer or colonic polyps.
A follow-up procedure is covered 1 year after surgery for treatment of colorectal cancer when the patient is identified as high-risk for colon cancer and is eligible for continued screenings.
Pregnant and considered to be at high risk for type 2 diabetes mellitus;or
Impaired fasting glucose has been found on other testing;or
Blood glucose testing is consideredmedically necessaryfor individuals who meet any of the following criteria (A through Q):
Signs or symptoms of either of the following:Hypoglycemia;orHyperglycemia;or

2 Active Policies

ANTHEM-CG-LAB-30, Outpatient Laboratory-based Blood Glucose Testing

A56632, Billing and Coding: Colonoscopy/Sigmoidoscopy/Proctosigmoidoscopy

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