Does K22.5 require prior authorization?

No, K22.5 does not require prior authorization (high confidence). Covered without prior authorization.

`K22.5`, Diverticulum of esophagus, acquired

ICD-10-CM

No Prior Auth Required

Covered without prior authorization (high confidence)

This billing and coding guidance complements Local Coverage Determination L34434; follow LCD L34434 for clinical coverage criteria and required documentation for claims.
All services billed with unlisted procedure codes must include sufficient medical records and supporting documentation to allow development and medical review.
This billing/coding guideline complements LCD L33459 (Computerized Axial Tomography (CT), Thorax); follow the LCD for clinical coverage and any required documentation or prior authorization rules.
Claims for swallowing studies should include documentation consistent with LCD L33449; this billing guideline is a complement to that LCD and providers should retain medical records supporting the medical necessity of the dysphagia evaluation.

Swallowing studies (videofluoroscopic or radiologic studies described by CPT 70370, 70371, or 74230) performed for evaluation or diagnosis of dysphagia are the intended covered service per this billing guideline and LCD L33449.
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) is covered when it meets the reasonable and necessary requirements specified in Local Coverage Determination L33583.
Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy (diagnostic or therapeutic) is covered when determined reasonable and necessary per Local Coverage Determination L35350.
OnabotulinumtoxinA (Botox) medically necessary indications (initial approval): Achalasia — Treatment of achalasia when the member has tried and failed or is a poor candidate for conventional therapy such as pneumatic dilation and surgical myotomy.
Botulinum toxin type A has become 1st-line therapy for Frey's syndrome.
Botulinum toxin type A therapy for blepharospasm

A57063, Billing and Coding: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Esophagogastroduodenoscopy

FIRST_COAST-L33583, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Esophagogastroduodenoscopy

NOVITAS-JH-L35350, Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (Diagnostic and Therapeutic)

NOVITAS-JL-L35350, Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (Diagnostic and Therapeutic)

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