Does N39.491 require prior authorization?

No, N39.491 does not require prior authorization (high confidence). Covered without prior authorization.

`N39.491`, Coital incontinence

ICD-10-CM

No Prior Auth Required

Covered without prior authorization (high confidence)

All documentation must be maintained in the patient's medical record, legible, include patient identification (e.g., full name, dates of service), and be made available to the contractor upon request.
The documentation must include the legible signature of the physician or non-physician practitioner responsible for and providing the care.
The submitted medical record must support the selected ICD-10-CM code(s), the submitted CPT/HCPCS code must describe the service performed, and the record must clearly document medical necessity, the indication for ordering the test, and a clear diagnostic impression.
If documentation is requested, providers must submit a hard copy of waveforms and/or a complete written report with interpretation sufficient to support that the test was medically reasonable and necessary.

Nerve conduction studies (NCS) without needle EMG (NEMG) are allowed for individuals being evaluated for carpal tunnel syndrome or tarsal tunnel syndrome when one of the following ICD-10-CM codes is reported: G56.01, G56.02, G56.03, G56.11, G56.12, G56.13, G56.21, G56.22, G56.23, G57.51, G57.52, or G57.53.
NCS without NEMG is allowed for individuals with significant lymphedema in the affected extremity when ICD-10-CM code I89.0 is reported in addition to the primary diagnosis.
NCS without NEMG is allowed for individuals treated with anticoagulants when ICD-10-CM code Z79.01 or Z79.02 is reported in addition to the primary diagnosis.
Urodynamic testing is covered when medical necessity is documented consistent with the related Local Coverage Determination (LCD) for Urodynamics.
Anorectal manometry and pelvic floor electromyography (EMG) are indicated as diagnostic tests for evaluation of anorectal or pelvic floor dysfunction (e.g., fecal incontinence or anorectal neuromuscular disorders).
Testing may be performed when documentation in the medical record supports medical necessity per the related Local Coverage Determination (LCD).

CGS-J15-L39857, Botulinum Toxin Injections

J15

CGS-J15-L39856, Botulinum Toxin Injections

J15

CGS-J18-L39856, Botulinum Toxin Injections

J18

CGS-J18-L39857, Botulinum Toxin Injections

J18

WPS-J5-L40381

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