Does D16.9 require prior authorization?

No, D16.9 does not require prior authorization (high confidence). Covered without prior authorization.

`D16.9`, Benign neoplasm of bone and articular cartilage, unspecified

ICD-10-CM

No Prior Auth Required

Covered without prior authorization (high confidence)

This billing/coding guideline complements LCD L33459 (Computerized Axial Tomography (CT), Thorax); follow the LCD for clinical coverage and any required documentation or prior authorization rules.
When billing J7999-KD, enter the name and total dose (mg or mcg) of each drug in Box 19 of the CMS-1500 or the appropriate electronic comment loop; if Box 19 cannot accommodate all information, attach the details to the paper claim.
If a portion of a single-dose vial is not used, submit the HCPCS code for the drug on a separate claim line and append modifier JW to indicate discarded/unused portion.
Separate payment may be made for pump refilling and/or adjustments; submit these services using the appropriate drug refill or maintenance CPT/HCPCS code that accurately describes the service rendered.

Compounded medications for use in implantable infusion pumps may be covered by Medicare when their use meets all other criteria for services provided incident to a physician's service.
True off-the-shelf (non‑compounded) drugs used without compounding and administered via DME may be billed using the drug-specific HCPCS code and are reimbursed under CMS ASP methodology.
If Prialt® is implanted as a single agent in the pump, bill using HCPCS code J2278-KD.
Compounded single-agent or combination drug formulations used in implanted infusion pumps must be billed using HCPCS code J7999-KD for reimbursement.
CPT codes 64400-64530 for peripheral nerve blocks may be reported on the date of surgery when performed for postoperative pain management only if the operative anesthesia is general anesthesia, subarachnoid injection, or epidural injection and the adequacy of intraoperative anesthesia is not dependent on the peripheral nerve block.
Peripheral nerve block services that are separate, medically necessary services which cannot be rendered by the surgeon may be reported if the surgeon documents the reason for referral and the additional services are justified in the medical record.

A57452, Billing and Coding: Peripheral Nerve Blocks

NGS-J6-L36850, Peripheral Nerve Blocks

FIRST_COAST-L33933, Peripheral Nerve Blocks

NGS-JK-L36850, Peripheral Nerve Blocks

ANTHEM-CG-SURG-61

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