Does N05.9 require prior authorization?

No, N05.9 does not require prior authorization (high confidence). Covered without prior authorization.

`N05.9`, Unspecified nephritic syndrome with unspecified morphologic changes

ICD-10-CM

No Prior Auth Required

Covered without prior authorization (high confidence)

Medical records must document that the ultrasound was limited to retroperitoneal structures when billing CPT 76770/76775/76776, including images/findings demonstrating limitation to the retroperitoneum.
If the exam was expanded to include organs outside the retroperitoneum, documentation must reflect the expansion and support billing a full or limited abdominal ultrasound (CPT 76700/76705/76706).
Claims and documentation should follow the complementary Local Coverage Determination L34577 and any applicable LCD requirements.
Medical records must document that applicable LCD coverage criteria are met and that the test is expected to influence treatment; include relevant history, exam findings, problems/diagnoses, and data (labs, imaging) that support the ordering decision.

Retroperitoneal ultrasound (CPT 76770, 76775, 76776) is covered when the exam is limited solely to retroperitoneal structures.
A full (complete) or limited abdominal ultrasound (CPT 76700, 76705, 76706) is covered when the exam includes organs or structures outside the retroperitoneum or when primary findings involve non-retroperitoneal structures (e.g., gallbladder, liver, spleen, common bile duct).
MS testing is covered when performed in accordance with the applicable Local Coverage Determination (LCD) coverage guidelines for monoclonal gammopathy.
Mass spectrometry (MS) testing is covered when the medical record documents that the testing is expected to influence the treatment or management of the condition for which the test is ordered.
None specified. Aetna considers the analysis of volatile organic compounds experimental and investigational for the indications listed below (see Limitations).
Serum mass spectrometry (MS), with concurrent serum or urine immunofixation electrophoresis (sIFE/uIFE), is covered to confirm initial detection of M-protein when there is an abnormal serum protein electrophoresis (SPEP) or abnormal serum free light-chain (sFLC) test.

NGS-J6-L39189, Mass Spectrometry (MS) Testing in Monoclonal Gammopathy (MG)

A58921, Billing and Coding: Mass Spectrometry (MS) Testing in Monoclonal Gammopathy (MG)

NGS-JK-L39189, Mass Spectrometry (MS) Testing in Monoclonal Gammopathy (MG)

AETNA-CPB-0717, Analysis of Volatile Organic Compounds

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