Does M31.7 require prior authorization?

No, M31.7 does not require prior authorization (low confidence). No active coverage policies found for this code.

`M31.7`, Microscopic polyangiitis

ICD-10-CM

No Prior Auth Required

No active coverage policies found for this code (low confidence)

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.
Medical records must document the indication(s) supporting use of IVIG for each claim.
For indications where routine IVIG use is not indicated, the medical record must document prior interventions that were unsuccessful or reasons those interventions were not tolerated.

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.
IVIG is covered only for indications specified as covered in the related Local Coverage Determination (LCD) and when medical necessity criteria in that LCD are met.
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.

CGS-J15-L34246, Routine Foot Care and Debridement of Nails

J15

CGS-J18-L34246, Routine Foot Care and Debridement of Nails

J18

WPS-J5-L35753, Non-Invasive Cerebrovascular Studies

WPS-J5-L37205, Chemotherapy Drugs and their Adjuncts

A55639

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