Does M94.8X3 require prior authorization?

No, M94.8X3 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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`M94.8X3`, Other specified disorders of cartilage, forearm

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

Documentation for CPT 97010, 97018, 97022, and 97026 must reflect medical necessity and be made available to the MAC upon request.
When billing a Z-code as the diagnosis, documentation must include the orthotic/prosthetic device name, date patient received the device, and date training/teaching began.
Documentation for CPT 97542 wheelchair propulsion training must relate the training to expected, attainable functional goals for the patient and/or caregiver.

Key Coverage Criteria

CPT 97110 may be billed when treating impairments of exercise tolerance due to cardiopulmonary impairments.
CPT 97542 (wheelchair management training) may be billed for wheelchair propulsion training when the training is tied to expected functional goals attainable by the patient or caregiver.
Home health physical therapy services are appropriate when based on impairments of body structure/function and demonstrable functional limitations consistent with the related LCD.
CPT 97032 (attended/manual electrical stimulation) is covered when delivered with direct 1-on-1 contact by qualified personnel (examples: direct motor point stimulation; FES/NMES when performed with therapeutic exercise, neuromuscular reeducation, or functional activities).
CPT 97032 may be billed for the application, instruction, and adjustment of a TENS unit or other probe-based stimulation (including determining trigger points) when provided as an attended/manual modality.
Non-implantable pelvic floor electrical stimulation (97032 for probes; G0283 for electrode-based delivery) is covered for treatment of stress and/or urge urinary incontinence in cognitively intact, motivated patients who have failed a documented 4-week trial of pelvic muscle exercise (PME) training.

11 Active Policies

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

FIRST_COAST-L34021, Sedimentation Rate, Erythrocyte

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

A57657, Billing and Coding: Sedimentation Rate, Erythrocyte

A59766, 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

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

A53065, Billing and Coding: Outpatient Physical Therapy

A53064, Billing and Coding: Outpatient Occupational Therapy

A53058, Billing and Coding: Home Health Physical Therapy

`M94.8X3`, Other specified disorders of cartilage, forearm

Prior Authorization

Documentation Required

Key Coverage Criteria

11 Active Policies

Related Codes

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M94.8X3, Other specified disorders of cartilage, forearm

Prior Authorization

Documentation Required

Key Coverage Criteria

11 Active Policies

Related Codes

Have a follow-up question?

`M94.8X3`, Other specified disorders of cartilage, forearm