Does C85.96 require prior authorization?

No, C85.96 does not require prior authorization (high confidence). Code is covered without prior authorization.

`C85.96`, Non-Hodgkin lymphoma, unspecified, intrapelvic lymph nodes

ICD-10-CM

No Prior Auth Required

Code is covered without prior authorization (high confidence)

Select and report the appropriate CPT or PLA code for the blood product molecular antigen typing service and enter the unit of service (UOS) on the claim.
For Part B claims, enter the appropriate DEX Z-Code identifier adjacent to the CPT/PLA code in the comment/narrative field: use Loop 2400 or SV101-7 for 5010A1 837P electronic claims or Box 19 for paper claims.
For Part A claims, enter the appropriate DEX Z-Code identifier adjacent to the CPT/PLA code in the comment/narrative field: use Line SV202-7 for 837I electronic claims or Block 80 for the UB04 claim form.
Include the appropriate ICD-10-CM diagnosis code on the claim when reporting the blood product molecular antigen typing service.

MolDX blood product molecular antigen typing panels 0001U and 0084U (germline tests) are covered for beneficiaries but are limited to one test per beneficiary lifetime.
Lab-developed tests for inherited cancer syndromes in patients with cancer as described in Local Coverage Determination (LCD) L39040 are the services addressed by this billing/coding guidance.
ClonoSeq (NGS-based MRD test) is covered for patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).
ClonoSeq (NGS-based MRD test) is covered for patients with multiple myeloma (MM).
ClonoSeq (NGS-based MRD test) is covered for patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL).
ClonoSeq (NGS-based MRD test) is covered for patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL).

CGS-J15-L34356, Erythropoiesis Stimulating Agents (ESA)

J15

CGS-J15-L38822, MolDX: Minimal Residual Disease Testing for Cancer

J15

CGS-J15-L34037, Flow Cytometry

J15

CGS-J15-L40386, Erythropoiesis Stimulating Agents (ESA)

J15

CGS-J15-L38249

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