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ICD-10-CM P91.60, Hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy [HIE], unspecified | No Prior Auth

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`P91.60`, Hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy [HIE], unspecified

ICD-10-CM

Prior Authorization

No Prior Auth Required

Code is 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.
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8 Active Policies

CIGNA-0521, Electroencephalography

AETNA-CPB-0135, Acupuncture and Dry Needling

AETNA-CPB-0202, Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (MRS)

AETNA-CPB-0221, Quantitative EEG (Brain Mapping)

AETNA-CPB-0322, Attended Electroencephalographic (EEG) Video Monitoring

Related Codes

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Documentation that the patient's diagnosis meets one of the covered indications (e.g., chronic neck pain or chronic headache with minimum 12 weeks duration where applicable).

Documentation of duration of symptoms when chronicity is required (policy explicitly requires minimum 12 weeks duration for chronic neck pain and chronic headache).

AETNA-CPB-0518, Nitric Oxide, Inhalational (INO)

AETNA-CPB-0579, T-Wave Alternans

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