Does I83.203 require prior authorization?

No, I83.203 does not require prior authorization (medium confidence). Covered without prior authorization by at least one policy, though another does not cover it.

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`I83.203`, Varicose veins of unspecified lower extremity with both ulcer of ankle and inflammation

ICD-10-CM

Prior Authorization

No Prior Auth Required

Covered without prior authorization by at least one policy, though another does not cover it (medium confidence)

Documentation Required

Patient record must document BMI >= 35, at least one obesity-related comorbidity, and a primary diagnosis of morbid obesity (ICD-10-CM E66.01) for bariatric surgery claims.
Documentation of prior conservative medical treatment: active participation within the 12 months prior to surgery in a physician- or healthcare professional-supervised weight-management program for a minimum of four consecutive months with monthly documentation of weight and BMI, current dietary regimen, and physical activity.
A thorough multidisciplinary evaluation within the previous 6 months must include: (a) surgeon evaluation recommending the procedure and describing the proposed procedure, (b) separate non-surgeon physician medical evaluation with recommendation and medical clearance, (c) mental health/psychosocial clearance including a statement on motivation and ability to follow post-surgical requirements, and (d) nutritional evaluation by a physician or registered dietician.

Key Coverage Criteria

Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGBP) is covered when the beneficiary has BMI >= 35 and at least one obesity-related comorbidity, has documented failure of reasonable non-invasive/non-surgical treatments with compliance, and has completed the required multidisciplinary evaluation within the previous 6 months.
Biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch (BPD/DS) or gastric reduction duodenal switch (BPD/GRDS) is covered when the beneficiary has BMI >= 35 and at least one obesity-related comorbidity, has documented failure of reasonable non-invasive/non-surgical treatments with compliance, and has completed the required multidisciplinary evaluation within the previous 6 months.
Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (AGB) is covered when the beneficiary has BMI >= 35 and at least one obesity-related comorbidity, has documented failure of reasonable non-invasive/non-surgical treatments with compliance, and has completed the required multidisciplinary evaluation within the previous 6 months.
Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy is covered when the beneficiary has BMI >= 35 and at least one obesity-related comorbidity, has documented failure of reasonable non-invasive/non-surgical treatments with compliance, and has completed the required multidisciplinary evaluation within the previous 6 months.
A valid ICD-10-CM diagnosis code that best describes the patient’s condition for which the debridement service was performed must be reported on the claim.
When a service requires a referring or ordering physician, the name and NPI of the referring/ordering physician must be reported on the claim.

7 Active Policies

CGS-J15-L34032, Debridement Services

J15

CGS-J18-L34032, Debridement Services

J18

A56566, Billing and Coding: Outpatient Physical and Occupational Therapy Services

A57067, Billing and Coding: Outpatient Physical and Occupational Therapy Services

A56459, Billing and Coding: Debridement Services

A53026, Billing and Coding: Bariatric Surgery Coverage

A56852, Billing and Coding: Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy for Severe Obesity

`I83.203`, Varicose veins of unspecified lower extremity with both ulcer of ankle and inflammation

Prior Authorization

Documentation Required

Key Coverage Criteria

7 Active Policies

Related Codes

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I83.203, Varicose veins of unspecified lower extremity with both ulcer of ankle and inflammation

Prior Authorization

Documentation Required

Key Coverage Criteria

7 Active Policies

Related Codes

Have a follow-up question?

`I83.203`, Varicose veins of unspecified lower extremity with both ulcer of ankle and inflammation