Does E03.5 require prior authorization?

No, E03.5 does not require prior authorization (high confidence). Covered without prior authorization.

`E03.5`, Myxedema coma

ICD-10-CM

No Prior Auth Required

Covered without prior authorization (high confidence)

Medical necessity for each test must be documented in the patient's medical record as required by LCD L35006.
All documentation must be maintained in the patient's medical record and made available to the contractor upon request; every page must be legible and include patient identification and dates of service.
Documentation must include the legible signature of the physician or non-physician practitioner responsible for and providing the care to the patient.
The submitted medical record must support the selected ICD-10-CM code(s) and the submitted CPT/HCPCS code must accurately describe the service performed.

Urine drug testing (UDT) and drugs-of-abuse testing are covered when reasonable and necessary per LCD L35006 and ordered on an individual patient basis by the treating clinician with medical-record documentation of medical necessity.
Patients with a documented diagnosis consistent with substance use disorder (SUD) may qualify for an exception to the standard presumptive UDT annual limits.
Neurophysiology Evoked Potentials (NEPs) — including Somatosensory Evoked Potentials (SEPs), Brainstem Auditory Evoked Potentials (BAEPs/BAERs), and Visual Evoked Potentials (VEPs/VERs) — are covered when determined to be reasonable and necessary in accordance with LCD L34975.
Transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) is covered when the patient's medical record documents medical necessity consistent with the LCD indications for TTE.
Contrast (contrast-enhanced) echocardiography is covered when conventional echocardiographic studies were inconclusive and contrast enhancement is needed to complete diagnostic evaluation.
Repeat echocardiographic studies are covered to monitor changes in cardiac structure or function when there is a change in clinical status or when disease progression is suspected.

CGS-J15-L34338, Transthoracic Echocardiography (TTE)

J15

CGS-J15-L35906, Somatosensory Testing

J15

CGS-J18-L34338, Transthoracic Echocardiography (TTE)

J18

CGS-J18-L35906, Somatosensory Testing

J18

WPS-J5-L34624

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