Does M60.821 require prior authorization?

No, M60.821 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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`M60.821`, Other myositis, right upper arm

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 medical record and made available to the contractor upon request, with every page legible and including patient identification (complete name, dates of service).
The documentation must include the legible signature of the physician or non-physician practitioner responsible for and providing the care to the patient.
The submitted medical record must support the use of the selected ICD-10-CM code(s) and the submitted CPT/HCPCS code must accurately describe the service performed.
Results of the vitamin D testing and the resulting treatment regimen must be documented in the patient's medical record, including relevant medical history, physical examination, and results of pertinent diagnostic tests or procedures (e.g., progress notes and written laboratory reports).

Key Coverage Criteria

25-hydroxy vitamin D testing (including fractions, if performed) is covered when deemed reasonable and necessary per Local Coverage Determination L33771.
Urine, blood, or oral fluid specimens may be used for drug testing, with urine preferred for broad screening of common drugs.
Medicare Part B will pay for drug screening services when all coverage criteria, limitations, and medical necessity requirements of LCD DL34645 are met.
Claims for drug screening services are payable under Medicare Part B only in these places of service: office (11), urgent care (20), independent clinic (49), federally qualified health center — freestanding (50), rural health clinic — freestanding (72), and independent laboratory (81).
Electrodiagnostic testing (EMG and/or nerve conduction studies) is indicated for evaluation of suspected carpal tunnel syndrome.
EMG and/or nerve conduction studies are indicated for evaluation of suspected radiculopathy.

20 Active Policies

CGS-J15-L36029, Urine Drug Testing

J15

CGS-J15-L35897, Nerve Conduction Studies and Electromyography

J15

CGS-J18-L35897, Nerve Conduction Studies and Electromyography

J18

CGS-J18-L36029, Urine Drug Testing

J18

WPS-J5-L34645

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M60.821, Other myositis, right upper arm