Does M48.50XA require prior authorization?

No, M48.50XA 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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`M48.50XA`, Collapsed vertebra, not elsewhere classified, site unspecified, initial encounter for fracture

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 services ordered or rendered to Medicare beneficiaries must be signed; providers/suppliers must notify beneficiaries in writing prior to rendering the service if aware the test/item/procedure may not be covered.
A valid ICD-10-CM diagnosis code that best describes the patient's condition must be reported on the claim; claims without a valid ICD-10-CM code will be returned as incomplete under Section 1833(e).
For services requiring a referring/ordering physician, the name and NPI of the referring/ordering physician must be reported on the claim.

Key Coverage Criteria

Bone mass measurement tests are covered when ordered by the treating physician or a qualified non-physician practitioner authorized by state law.
An initial bone mass measurement is covered (Medicare reimbursement for an initial bone mass measurement may be allowed only once, regardless of sites studied).
A DXA confirmatory test may be performed and covered as a baseline for future monitoring (exception to the 'one type only' rule).
CPT code 77082 (vertebral fracture assessment) is covered when medically necessary, with symptoms documented and when results are anticipated to be used in patient management.
Beneficiary is confined to the home to qualify for the Medicare home health PPS benefit.
Beneficiary is under the care of a physician.

11 Active Policies

CGS-J15-L36460, Bone Mass Measurement

J15

CGS-J18-L36460, Bone Mass Measurement

J18

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

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

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

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

A59040, Billing and Coding: Bone Mass Measurement

A58865, Billing and Coding: Amniotic and Placental-Derived Product Injections and/or Applications for Musculoskeletal Indications, Non-Wound

A57132, Billing and Coding: Bone Mass Measurement

A59374, Billing and Coding: Amniotic and Placental-Derived Product Injections and/or Applications for Musculoskeletal Indications, Non-Wound

A57311, Billing and Coding: Physical Therapy - Home Health

`M48.50XA`, Collapsed vertebra, not elsewhere classified, site unspecified, initial encounter for fracture

Prior Authorization

Documentation Required

Key Coverage Criteria

11 Active Policies

Related Codes

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M48.50XA, Collapsed vertebra, not elsewhere classified, site unspecified, initial encounter for fracture

Prior Authorization

Documentation Required

Key Coverage Criteria

11 Active Policies

Related Codes

Have a follow-up question?

`M48.50XA`, Collapsed vertebra, not elsewhere classified, site unspecified, initial encounter for fracture