Does P24.11 require prior authorization?

No, P24.11 does not require prior authorization (high confidence). Covered without prior authorization.

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`P24.11`, Neonatal aspiration of (clear) amniotic fluid and mucus with respiratory symptoms

ICD-10-CM

Prior Authorization

No Prior Auth Required

Covered without prior authorization (high confidence)

Documentation Required

Claims must follow the complementary Local Coverage Determination (LCD L34430) and, when CPT 97000–97799 are used by PT/OT, must include documentation that the services meet the coverage and documentation requirements for physical or occupational therapy.
A specific written order (referral/prescription) by the physician or appropriate NPP must be on file for all respiratory care services.
Medical records must fully document that services were reasonable and medically necessary, with results and usage of the test documented in the record and available upon request.

Each claim must be submitted with ICD-10-CM code(s) that reflect the patient's actual condition; listing a diagnosis code alone does not justify the test without supporting clinical context.

Referrals/orders must include clinical diagnoses and requested tests; indications in the primary medical record must be available for review.

All equipment and studies must meet minimum American Thoracic Society standards; spirometry requires three attempts to be clinically acceptable.

Key Coverage Criteria

Therapeutic procedures whose principal aim is to treat a respiratory impairment must be billed using HCPCS codes G0237, G0238, or G0239.
Therapeutic respiratory procedures (HCPCS G0237, G0238, G0239) using an individualized physical conditioning and exercise program with breathing techniques are covered for patients with documented activity limitations.
Pulmonary function tests (PFTs) represented by CPT codes 94070, 94200, 94640, 94726, 94727, and 94729 are covered when reasonable and medically necessary with supporting clinical documentation and a written order by a physician or appropriate NPP.
Spirometry (CPT 94010, 94011, 94012, 94060, 94070, 94150, 94200, 94375, 94726, 94727) is covered when clinically indicated and documented in the medical record.
Lung volume determination (CPT 94013, 94726, 94727, 94728) and diffusion capacity testing (CPT 94729) are covered when medically necessary and documented.
Pulmonary stress testing (CPT 94617, 94618, 94619, 94621) is covered when clinically indicated and supported by the medical record.

3 Active Policies

ANTHEM-CG-MED-69, Inhaled Nitric Oxide

A56717, Billing and Coding: Respiratory Therapy (Respiratory Care)

A57224, Billing and Coding: Respiratory Care

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P24.11, Neonatal aspiration of (clear) amniotic fluid and mucus with respiratory symptoms