Does N53.14 require prior authorization?

No, N53.14 does not require prior authorization (high confidence). Covered without prior authorization.

`N53.14`, Retrograde ejaculation

ICD-10-CM

No Prior Auth Required

Covered without prior authorization (high confidence)

The patient's medical record must fully support the medical necessity for TRUS and include relevant medical history, physical examination, and results of pertinent diagnostic tests or procedures.
For diagnostic tests, report the test result if known; if the result is not available, report the symptoms that prompted performance of the test.
Documentation supporting the service must be available to Medicare upon request.
When a referring/ordering physician is required, the claim must report the referring/ordering physician's name and NPI.

Transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) is covered when it is medically necessary and consistent with the related Local Coverage Determination (LCD) with supporting documentation in the medical record.
TRUS is covered to evaluate congenital or acquired cystic conditions of the prostate, seminal vesicles, and related tissues.
TRUS is covered for evaluation of suspected prostatitis or suspected prostatic abscess.
Transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) is covered for clinical staging of proven prostate cancer when radical prostatectomy or radiation therapy is being considered.
TRUS is covered for evaluation of a patient after radical prostatectomy or radiation therapy for prostate cancer who has rising prostate specific antigen (PSA) levels.
TRUS is covered when there is a documented suspicion of prostatic disease based on patient history, abnormal digital rectal examination, or a clinically significant PSA increase.

NGS-J6-L33578, Transrectal Ultrasound

A57427, Billing and Coding: Transrectal Ultrasound

NGS-JK-L33578, Transrectal Ultrasound

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