Does N92.1 require prior authorization?

No, N92.1 does not require prior authorization (high confidence). Covered without prior authorization.

`N92.1`, Excessive and frequent menstruation with irregular cycle

ICD-10-CM

No Prior Auth Required

Covered without prior authorization (high confidence)

This billing and coding article provides guidelines that complement Local Coverage Determination L34415 for CT of the abdomen and pelvis; consult LCD L34415 for specific coverage indications, limitations, and documentation requirements.
For surveillance: documentation of Lynch syndrome/genetic susceptibility to endometrial cancer (Z15.04) when endometrial surveillance is performed
For sentinel lymph node mapping: documentation of a diagnosis of endometrial cancer (relevant pathology or diagnostic imaging/surgical findings) and indication for pathologic evaluation/surgical staging
Pathology requisition and histologic examination results for endometrial biopsy specimens (adequacy of tissue must be documented as histology depends on sufficient tissue)

ICD-10 diagnoses listed as 'covered if selection criteria are met' (examples listed in policy): C54.1 - C54.9 (Malignant neoplasm of corpus uteri [except isthmus]); D06.0 - D07.0 (Carcinoma in situ of cervix uteri or other and unspecified parts of uterus); N85.00 - N85.02 (Endometrial hyperplasia); N92.1 (Excessive and frequent menstruation with irregular cycle); N92.4 (Excessive bleeding in the premenopausal period); N92.5, N93.8 (Other abnormal bleeding from female genital tract); N93.9 (Abnor [...]
Endometrial biopsy (sampling) for histological tissue examination in the diagnostic evaluation of abnormal uterine bleeding in women suspected of having endometrial hyperplasia or endometrial carcinoma
Endometrial biopsy (sampling) for endometrial cancer surveillance in women with Lynch syndrome
Endometrial brush (Tao brush) as an acceptable alternative to an endometrial suction curette (e.g., Pipelle) for medically necessary endometrial sampling
Sentinel lymph node mapping for pathologic evaluation and surgical staging in persons with endometrial cancer
CPT/HCPCS codes listed as 'covered if selection criteria are met' when used for the above indications (examples listed in policy: 38792, 38900, 58100, 58110, 58558, C7503, 78195 when appropriate per selection criteria)

AMBETTER-CP.MP.106, Endometrial Ablation

AETNA-CPB-0769, Endometrial Cancer Screening, Diagnosis, and Prognosis

REGENCE-SUR218, Hysterectomy

A56421, Billing and Coding: CT of the Abdomen and Pelvis

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