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ICD-10-CM N98.1, Hyperstimulation of ovaries | No Prior Auth

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`N98.1`, Hyperstimulation of ovaries

ICD-10-CM

Prior Authorization

No Prior Auth Required

Covered without prior authorization (high confidence)

Documentation Required

Medical records must include history and physical notes, laboratory results, and documentation of signs and symptoms that warrant the head/neck diagnostic imaging.
Accurate HCPCS/CPT coding must be submitted to differentiate CT and MRI scans from other radiology services and to support coverage determinations.
Documentation and supporting information must be available to Medicare upon request.
Providers should check and apply Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) edits and applicable LCD guidance for correct code combinations before billing.

Key Coverage Criteria

CT or MRI scans of the head or neck are covered when the medical record documents the scan is reasonable and necessary for diagnostic evaluation.
Coverage requires documentation supporting clinical indication such as history and physical exam findings, laboratory results, and signs or symptoms that justify the diagnostic test.
N98.1: Hyperstimulation of ovaries
N99.83: Residual ovary syndrome
Benign neoplasm and neoplasm of uncertain behavior of pituitary gland and craniopharyngeal duct (D35.2 - D35.3; D44.3 - D44.4)
Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of female genital organs (D39.0 - D39.2)

2 Active Policies

AETNA-CPB-0327, Infertility

A57204, Billing and Coding: MRI and CT Scans of the Head and Neck

Related Codes

C96.9(2 policies)D44.3(2 policies)C00.0(2 policies)C69.92(2 policies)D35.2(2 policies)D35.3(2 policies)B20(2 policies)D44.4(2 policies)

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Refills based upon documentation in cycle sheets.

Benefit plan documentation: because "Some plans exclude infertility services for ovarian failure; please check benefit plan descriptions," documentation of plan-specific coverage determinations may be required.