Does M31.11 require prior authorization?

No, M31.11 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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`M31.11`, Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation-associated thrombotic microangiopathy [HSCT-TMA]

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

Claims must be supported by medical record documentation of the patient’s diagnosis/clinical condition and justification that the selected drug, dose, and route of administration are appropriate and medically necessary for the non-oncologic indication.
Billing must comply with Medicare rules and any applicable LCD prior authorization or documentation requirements; follow any specific forms or prior authorization processes required by the LCD or payer.
A permanent record of the studies performed and the interpretation must be maintained in the medical record.

Key Coverage Criteria

Anti-neoplastic (chemotherapy) agent CPT/HCPCS codes may be used to bill for administration of these drugs when given to treat non-oncologic (noncancer) diagnoses if the drug is medically necessary for the patient’s condition and consistent with the standard of medical practice.
Monoclonal antibody agents and other biologic response modifiers may be administered and billed using chemotherapy administration codes for noncancer indications when the dose, route, and clinical use are appropriate and medically necessary.
Non-invasive cerebrovascular/vascular studies are covered when the study results will be used to directly inform or change the clinical management of the patient.
Re-evaluation of carotid artery stenosis is covered for patients with diameter reduction >50% who are symptomatic and these patients are normally followed on an annual basis.
Re-evaluation of carotid artery stenosis is covered for patients with diameter reduction >60% who are asymptomatic and these patients are normally followed on an annual basis.
Repeat duplex ultrasound scans are covered at any time for patients who become symptomatic of carotid disease, without regard to scheduled surveillance intervals.

20 Active Policies

CGS-J15-L38920, Off-label Use of Rituximab and Rituximab Biosimilars

J15

CGS-J18-L38920, Off-label Use of Rituximab and Rituximab Biosimilars

J18

A57592, Billing and Coding: Non-Invasive Cerebrovascular Studies

A57593, Billing and Coding: Non-Invasive Peripheral Arterial Vascular Studies

A55639, Billing and Coding: Chemotherapy Agents for Non-Oncologic Conditions

A59434, Billing and Coding: Amniotic and Placental-Derived Product Injections and/or Applications for Musculoskeletal Indications, Non-Wound

WPS-J5-L35753, Non-Invasive Cerebrovascular Studies

WPS-J5-L35761, Non-Invasive Peripheral Arterial Vascular Studies

WPS-J5-L37205, Chemotherapy Drugs and their Adjuncts

NGS-J6-L39297, Off-label Use of Rituximab and Rituximab Biosimilars

A58893, Billing and Coding: Amniotic and Placental-Derived Product Injections and/or Applications for Musculoskeletal Indications, Non-Wound

A59101, Billing and Coding: Off-label Use of Rituximab and Rituximab Biosimilars

WPS-J8-L35753, Non-Invasive Cerebrovascular Studies

WPS-J8-L35761, Non-Invasive Peripheral Arterial Vascular Studies

WPS-J8-L37205, Chemotherapy Drugs and their Adjuncts

A59764, Billing and Coding: Amniotic and Placental-Derived Product Injections and/or Applications for Musculoskeletal Indications, Non-Wound

FIRST_COAST-L33693, Peripheral Venous Ultrasound

FIRST_COAST-L40288, Non-invasive Arterial Duplex Ultrasound of the Upper and Lower Extremities

FIRST_COAST-L40289, Non-invasive Arterial Duplex Ultrasound of the Upper and Lower Extremities

NOVITAS-JH-L35451, Peripheral Venous Ultrasound

`M31.11`, Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation-associated thrombotic microangiopathy [HSCT-TMA]

Prior Authorization

Documentation Required

Key Coverage Criteria

20 Active Policies

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M31.11, Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation-associated thrombotic microangiopathy [HSCT-TMA]

Prior Authorization

Documentation Required

Key Coverage Criteria

20 Active Policies

Related Codes

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`M31.11`, Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation-associated thrombotic microangiopathy [HSCT-TMA]