Does E84.8 require prior authorization?

No, E84.8 does not require prior authorization (high confidence). Covered without prior authorization.

`E84.8`, Cystic fibrosis with other manifestations

ICD-10-CM

No Prior Auth Required

Covered without prior authorization (high confidence)

All documentation must be maintained in the patient medical record and made available to the contractor upon request, with every page legible and including patient identification (complete name, dates of service).
The 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 use of the selected ICD-10-CM code(s) and the submitted CPT/HCPCS code must accurately describe the service performed.
Results of the vitamin D testing and the resulting treatment regimen must be documented in the patient's medical record, including relevant medical history, physical examination, and results of pertinent diagnostic tests or procedures (e.g., progress notes and written laboratory reports).

25-hydroxy vitamin D testing (including fractions, if performed) is covered when deemed reasonable and necessary per Local Coverage Determination L33771.
Vitamin D assay testing is payable under Medicare Part B when performed in an office (POS 11), independent clinic (POS 49), Federally Qualified Health Center (POS 50), or independent laboratory (POS 81).
Non-physician practitioners (e.g., nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, physician assistants) may certify, order, and establish the plan of care for Vitamin D assay testing as authorized by State law (outpatient settings other than CORFs).
Germline pharmacogenomic (PGx) testing is covered when the test results have established clinical utility to guide management of a specific drug therapy for the Medicare beneficiary.
CPT 81418 (drug metabolism genomic sequence analysis panel) is covered when the panel tests at least 6 genes and includes CYP2C19, CYP2D6, and CYP2D6 duplication/deletion analysis.
A single-gene or single-allele test ordered by a treating clinician is covered even if the laboratory operationally assays additional genes on the same platform, provided coverage is limited to the single gene/allele component that was reasonable and necessary.

CGS-J15-L33996, Vitamin D Assay Testing

J15

CGS-J18-L33996, Vitamin D Assay Testing

J18

WPS-J5-L34658, Vitamin D Assay Testing

A57484, Billing and Coding: Vitamin D Assay Testing

A59915, Billing and Coding: Pharmacogenomic Testing

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