Does J30.9 require prior authorization?

No, J30.9 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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`J30.9`, Allergic rhinitis, unspecified

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

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 appropriate patient identification (e.g., complete name, dates of service).
The medical record must include the legible signature of the physician or non-physician practitioner responsible for and providing the care.
The medical record must support the selected ICD-10-CM code(s) and the submitted CPT/HCPCS code must accurately describe the service performed.
Prior to testing there must be evidence that a history was obtained indicating possible allergy and that attempts were made to narrow the area of investigation so that the minimal necessary skin tests were selected.

Key Coverage Criteria

Allergy testing is covered when the medical record documents a history indicating the possible presence of allergy and the clinician selected a minimal number of tests/antigens based on patient-specific history and physician examination.
Allergy testing is covered when the medical record documents the test(s) used, the interpretation(s), and objective measurement of reaction size (wheal and erythema in mm) or a standardized in vivo grading system.
RAST type tests are covered when medically necessary and supported by the related Local Coverage Determination (LCD) and current medical literature or standards of practice.
CPT code 86003 (RAST type test) is covered when billed for diagnostic testing, subject to the stated annual frequency limit.
Allergy testing for inhalant allergens is covered when medically necessary; evaluation may include up to 90 prick-puncture tests followed by up to 40 intracutaneous tests if prick/puncture results are negative.
Allergy testing for food sensitivity is covered when medically necessary and may require up to 40 percutaneous tests.

19 Active Policies

CGS-J15-L34063, RAST Type Tests

J15

CGS-J18-L34063, RAST Type Tests

J18

NGS-J6-L33591, RAST Type Tests

A56844, Billing and Coding: RAST Type Tests

A57531, Billing and Coding: Allergy Testing

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J30.9, Allergic rhinitis, unspecified