Does I87.339 require prior authorization?

No, I87.339 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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`I87.339`, Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with ulcer and inflammation of unspecified lower extremity

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

When routine foot care needs to meet one of the exclusions, include the applicable Q modifier on the claim: Q7 for 1 Class A finding, Q8 for 2 Class B findings, and Q9 for 1 Class B plus 2 Class C findings.
For all foot-care claims report an appropriate foot/toe location modifier (e.g., LT, RT, TA, T1-T9) to identify laterality and specific toe when applicable.
If a significant, separately identifiable evaluation and management service is provided on the same day as routine foot care, append modifier -25 to the E/M claim line.

Key Coverage Criteria

Removal of corns and calluses of the feet must be billed using CPT codes 11055-11057 (paring/cutting of benign hyperkeratotic lesion) and the procedure code that most accurately describes the service performed should be reported.
Skilled therapy services are covered when the skills of a qualified therapist are necessary to improve the patient’s current condition, to maintain the patient’s current condition, or to prevent or slow further deterioration.
Rehabilitative therapy is covered when therapist skills are necessary to safely and effectively furnish a recognized therapy service with the goal of improving an impairment or functional limitation.
Maintenance therapy is covered only when an individualized clinical assessment documents that specialized judgment, knowledge, and skills of a qualified therapist are necessary to perform the maintenance program safely and effectively.
Physical therapy (CPT 97161-97163) and occupational therapy (CPT 97165-97167) evaluations are covered; when an evaluation is the only service in an episode, the evaluation serves as the plan of care if it contains a diagnosis or a description sufficient for the referring physician/NPP to determine a diagnosis.
Therapy services are covered when the medical record and claim consistently and accurately document that the services are covered and medically necessary.

5 Active Policies

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

NOVITAS-JH-L35138, Routine Foot Care

NOVITAS-JL-L35138, Routine Foot Care

A52996, Billing and Coding: Routine Foot Care

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

`I87.339`, Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with ulcer and inflammation of unspecified lower extremity

Prior Authorization

Documentation Required

Key Coverage Criteria

5 Active Policies

Related Codes

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I87.339, Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with ulcer and inflammation of unspecified lower extremity

Prior Authorization

Documentation Required

Key Coverage Criteria

5 Active Policies

Related Codes

Have a follow-up question?

`I87.339`, Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with ulcer and inflammation of unspecified lower extremity