Does E88.811 require prior authorization?

No, E88.811 does not require prior authorization (high confidence). Covered without prior authorization.

`E88.811`, Insulin resistance syndrome, Type A

ICD-10-CM

No Prior Auth Required

Covered without prior authorization (high confidence)

The patient's medical record must fully document medical necessity for the cardiac catheterization and support the diagnosis and procedures billed.
Each claim must include ICD-10-CM diagnosis code(s) that accurately reflect the patient's condition and reason for the procedure and these codes must be linked to the CPT procedure codes on the claim.
When a referring/ordering physician is required, the name and NPI of the referring/ordering physician must be reported on the claim; for extra-cardiac angiographic services the treating physician's name and NPI must be submitted in items 17/17a of CMS-1500 or electronic equivalent.
For patients post-heart transplant without evidence of rejection, use primary diagnosis Z09 (follow-up after completed treatment) and secondary diagnosis Z94.1 (heart transplant status); add the underlying disorder code when coding I25.82 or I31.4.

Medicare Part B covers the professional component of cardiac catheterization and coronary angiography when performed in hospital inpatient and outpatient facility settings.
Diagnostic cardiac catheterization performed in an office setting (where permitted) is covered under Medicare Part B for both professional and technical components.
Global and technical component procedures are covered under Part B when performed under personal physician supervision in an IDTF, free-standing facility, physician office, or physician-directed clinic (physician present in room for entire procedure).
Extended ophthalmoscopy (CPT 92201, 92202) is payable when documented as an extended ophthalmoscopy that meets indicated standards (e.g., includes a retinal drawing or equivalent documentation) beyond a general ophthalmologic exam.
Fundus photography (CPT 92227, CPT 92228) is covered when ordered by the treating physician or other treating practitioner acting within the scope of his/her license and Medicare requirements.
CPT 92227 is covered when used to evaluate asymptomatic patients at risk with known disease likely to cause retinal disease (e.g., diabetes mellitus) when ordered by the treating physician.

CGS-J15-L33959, Cardiac Catheterization and Coronary Angiography

J15

CGS-J18-L33959, Cardiac Catheterization and Coronary Angiography

J18

NGS-J6-L33557, Cardiac Catheterization and Coronary Angiography

A52850, Billing and Coding: Cardiac Catheterization and Coronary Angiography

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