Does M41.114 require prior authorization?

No, M41.114 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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`M41.114`, Juvenile idiopathic scoliosis, thoracic region

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

All documentation must be maintained in the patient's medical record and made available to the contractor upon request; every page must be legible and include patient identification and dates of service.
The medical record must include the legible signature of the physician or non-physician practitioner responsible for and providing care to the patient.
The submitted medical record must support the selected ICD-10-CM code(s) and the submitted CPT/HCPCS code must accurately describe the service performed.

Key Coverage Criteria

Continuous intraoperative neurophysiologic monitoring provided one-on-one in the operating room (CPT 95940) is covered when it supports the covered indications in LCD L35003.
Report continuous intraoperative neurophysiologic monitoring in the operating room (95940) in addition to monitoring services provided from outside the operating room (G0453); coverage includes interpretation of baseline studies and removal of electrodes at the end of the procedure when supporting the LCD indications.
Reimbursement may be made for covered intraoperative monitoring when performed at POS 19, POS 21, POS 22, or POS 24.
Neurophysiology Evoked Potentials (NEPs) — including Somatosensory Evoked Potentials (SEPs), Brainstem Auditory Evoked Potentials (BAEPs/BAERs), and Visual Evoked Potentials (VEPs/VERs) — are covered when determined to be reasonable and necessary in accordance with LCD L34975.
Somatosensory testing is covered when it is medically necessary, ordered by a referring/ordering physician, and the medical record documents relevant history, physical exam, and pertinent diagnostic tests supporting the need for the test.
Diagnostic somatosensory tests should be performed when test results are expected to influence or contribute to the patient’s course of treatment.

20 Active Policies

CGS-J15-L35906, Somatosensory Testing

J15

CGS-J18-L35906, Somatosensory Testing

J18

A57597, Billing and Coding: Somatosensory Testing

WPS-J5-L34624, Somatosensory Testing

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

WPS-J5-L34623, Intraoperative Neurophysiological Testing

A57604, Billing and Coding: Intraoperative Neurophysiological Testing

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

WPS-J8-L34624, Somatosensory Testing

WPS-J8-L34623, Intraoperative Neurophysiological Testing

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

NOVITAS-JH-L34975, Neurophysiology Evoked Potentials (NEPs)

NOVITAS-JH-L35003, Intraoperative Neurophysiological Testing

A59766, Billing and Coding: Amniotic and Placental-Derived Product Injections and/or Applications for Musculoskeletal Indications, Non-Wound

NOVITAS-JL-L34975, Neurophysiology Evoked Potentials (NEPs)

NOVITAS-JL-L35003, Intraoperative Neurophysiological Testing

A56722, Billing and Coding: Intraoperative Neurophysiological Testing

A56773, Billing and Coding: Neurophysiology Evoked Potentials (NEPs)

A57041, Billing and Coding: Somatosensory Testing

A56784, Billing and Coding: Pulmonary Stress Testing

`M41.114`, Juvenile idiopathic scoliosis, thoracic region

Prior Authorization

Documentation Required

Key Coverage Criteria

20 Active Policies

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M41.114, Juvenile idiopathic scoliosis, thoracic region

Prior Authorization

Documentation Required

Key Coverage Criteria

20 Active Policies

Related Codes

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`M41.114`, Juvenile idiopathic scoliosis, thoracic region