Does M95.4 require prior authorization?

No, M95.4 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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`M95.4`, Acquired deformity of chest and rib

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

Maintain all documentation in the patient's medical record and make it available to the contractor upon request; every page must be legible and include appropriate patient identification and dates of service.
Documentation 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.
If the provider performing the TEE is different from the ordering/referring physician, the performing provider must retain hard copy documentation of test results and interpretation and copies of the ordering/referring physician's order.

Key Coverage Criteria

Coverage of transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE) is determined by the reasonable and necessary clinical criteria in Local Coverage Determination L33756; refer to LCD L33756 for specific covered indications.
Reconstructive plastic surgery is covered when performed for therapeutic purposes such as treatment of severe burns, facial repair following auto trauma, or similar reconstructive/therapeutic surgery.
Reduction mammoplasty is covered when the beneficiary has symptomatic breast hypertrophy (macromastia) with documented severe symptoms and demonstrable adverse impact on health-related quality of life as measured by an accepted breast-specific questionnaire, AND persistent signs/symptoms despite a reasonable trial of conservative therapy.
An ECG is covered when the result is relevant to the management, diagnosis, or treatment of the patient.
A separate ECG on the same day as a cardiac stress test is payable only when it provides additional clinically necessary information beyond the stress test (e.g., to rule out acute myocardial infarction prior to performing the stress test).
Rhythm ECGs are covered when used to evaluate signs or symptoms suggesting a cardiac rhythm disorder.

14 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-L33756, Transesophageal Echocardiogram

A57179, Billing and Coding: Transesophageal Echocardiogram

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M95.4, Acquired deformity of chest and rib