Does J63.1 require prior authorization?

No, J63.1 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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`J63.1`, Bauxite fibrosis (of lung)

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

A face-to-face encounter and a Written Order Prior to Delivery (WOPD) are required for the HCPCS codes specified under Final Rule 1713; claims lacking these per the LCD-related Standard Documentation Requirements Article will be denied.
For add-on ensifentrine (J7601) therapy, the treating practitioner must document continuation of dual or triple maintenance therapy and either (a) history of continued COPD exacerbations within 12 months evidenced by hospitalization, ER visit, or new prescription for systemic glucocorticoids or antibiotics, or (b) during one exacerbation a combination of at least three clinical parameters (dyspnea VAS >5, respiratory rate >24 bpm, heart rate >95 bpm, oxygen saturation decline >=3% from baseline, or CRP >10 mg/L); also document persistent COPD-related dyspnea by persistent breathlessness or exercise limitation.
A diagnosis code describing the condition necessitating nebulizer therapy must be included on each claim for equipment, accessories, and/or drugs.

Key Coverage Criteria

Nebulizers are covered under the Durable Medical Equipment (DME) benefit when the reasonable and necessary (R&N) requirements in the related Local Coverage Determination (LCD) are met.
Unfilled nebulizers (HCPCS A7007, A7017, E0585) filled with water or saline (A4217 or A7018) by the beneficiary or caregiver are an acceptable covered alternative.
Add-on ensifentrine (J7601) therapy to dual LABA+LAMA maintenance therapy or LABA+LAMA+ICS triple maintenance therapy for COPD is covered when the treating practitioner documents continuation of maintenance therapy and the required exacerbation or dyspnea criteria in the medical record.
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.

20 Active Policies

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

FIRST_COAST-L38918, Respiratory Pathogen Panel Testing

NOVITAS-JH-L35049, Monitored Anesthesia Care

NOVITAS-JH-L35434, Oximetry Services

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J63.1, Bauxite fibrosis (of lung)