Does J33.8 require prior authorization?

No, J33.8 does not require prior authorization (high confidence). Covered without prior authorization.

`J33.8`, Other polyp of sinus

ICD-10-CM

No Prior Auth Required

Covered without prior authorization (high confidence)

Maintain all documentation in the patient’s medical record; every page must be legible, include patient identification (e.g., full name, dates of service), and be made available to the contractor upon request.
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).
The submitted CPT/HCPCS code must accurately describe the service performed.

Speech-language pathology (SLP) services for treatment or evaluation of communication disorders when determined reasonable and necessary per LCD L35070.
Selection and prescription of speech-generating devices should be billed with CPT code 92607.
Adaptation and training for speech-generating devices should be billed with CPT code 92609.
Report group therapy with CPT code 92508 when patients are not receiving direct one-on-one contact and are supervised by the therapist.
Use the appropriate CPT evaluation code for re-evaluations in SLP because CPT does not define a distinct re-evaluation code.
No specific clinical indications are listed in this billing/coding guidance; coverage determinations for MRI of the head and neck follow Local Coverage Determination L34425.

CGS-J15-L40325, Allergy Diagnostic Testing

J15

CGS-J18-L40325, Allergy Diagnostic Testing

J18

A57473, Billing and Coding: Allergy Testing

WPS-J5-L36402, Allergy Testing

NGS-J6-L40329, Allergy Diagnostic Testing

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