Does M88.821 require prior authorization?

No, M88.821 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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`M88.821`, Osteitis deformans of 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

Medical record documentation must demonstrate that the patient cannot tolerate oral bisphosphonates or that oral bisphosphonates are medically contraindicated (including documentation of severe esophagitis when applicable).
If inability to tolerate oral ibandronate is claimed, include appropriate intolerance/interaction codes (T50.995A-T50.995S, Y63.8, Z91.89, or Z92.89) in the documentation and claims as applicable.
For hypercalcemia of malignancy (E83.52), document the clinical rationale for ibandronate use and the specific related malignancy in the patient record.

Key Coverage Criteria

Intravenous ibandronate sodium is reasonable and necessary only for patients for whom bisphosphonate therapy (including oral ibandronate) is medically indicated and who cannot tolerate oral therapy or have a medical contraindication to oral bisphosphonates.
Use for osteoporosis (including senile or other osteoporosis) is covered when oral bisphosphonate therapy is indicated but cannot be used due to intolerance or contraindication.
Ibandronate sodium may be used for management of hypercalcemia of malignancy when the medical record documents the rationale for use and the related malignancy.
Ibandronate sodium may be used for osteoporosis that is a complication of transplant when the claim includes the related complication-of-transplant code and documentation of inability to tolerate oral bisphosphonates.
Occupational therapy is covered for patients with migraine (G43.xx) who require training to reduce pain during basic and instrumental activities of daily living, typically completed in 3–4 sessions.
Electrical stimulation (attended CPT 97032 or unattended HCPCS G0283) may be covered as part of a therapy plan of care to improve function when the nerve supply to the muscle is intact and atrophy is due to non-neurological disuse (e.g., post-casting, splinting, soft-tissue scarring).

17 Active Policies

A56907, Billing and Coding: Bisphosphonate Drug Therapy

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

WPS-J5-L34648, Bisphosphonate Drug Therapy

WPS-J5-L34658, Vitamin D Assay Testing

A57484, Billing and Coding: Vitamin D Assay Testing

A52421, Billing and Coding: Ibandronate Sodium

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

NGS-J6-L33394, Drugs and Biologicals, Coverage of, for Label and Off-Label Uses

WPS-J8-L34658, Vitamin D Assay Testing

WPS-J8-L34648, Bisphosphonate Drug Therapy

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

NGS-JK-L33394, Drugs and Biologicals, Coverage of, for Label and Off-Label Uses

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

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

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

A53064, Billing and Coding: Outpatient Occupational Therapy

A53057, Billing and Coding: Home Health Occupational Therapy

`M88.821`, Osteitis deformans of right upper arm

Prior Authorization

Documentation Required

Key Coverage Criteria

17 Active Policies

Related Codes

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M88.821, Osteitis deformans of right upper arm

Prior Authorization

Documentation Required

Key Coverage Criteria

17 Active Policies

Related Codes

Have a follow-up question?

`M88.821`, Osteitis deformans of right upper arm