Does R05.8 require prior authorization?

No, R05.8 does not require prior authorization (high confidence). Covered without prior authorization.

`R05.8`, Other specified cough

ICD-10-CM

No Prior Auth Required

Covered without prior authorization (high confidence)

This billing/coding guideline complements LCD L33459 (Computerized Axial Tomography (CT), Thorax); follow the LCD for clinical coverage and any required documentation or prior authorization rules.
Claims for swallowing studies should include documentation consistent with LCD L33449; this billing guideline is a complement to that LCD and providers should retain medical records supporting the medical necessity of the dysphagia evaluation.
Document evaluations and re-evaluations and bill re-evaluations using the evaluation CPT code (per policy guidance).
Document selection/prescription and programming/modification of speech-generating devices and use CPT 92607/92608 for selection/prescription and CPT 92609 for programming/modification on claims.

Swallowing studies (videofluoroscopic or radiologic studies described by CPT 70370, 70371, or 74230) performed for evaluation or diagnosis of dysphagia are the intended covered service per this billing guideline and LCD L33449.
Coverage for programming and modification of speech-generating devices using CPT 92609.
Coverage for individual outpatient treatment of speech, language, voice, communication, and/or auditory processing disorders using CPT 92507.
Coverage for group outpatient treatment (2 or more individuals) of speech, language, voice, communication, and/or auditory processing disorders using CPT 92508.
Coverage for selection and prescription of speech-generating devices (SGDs) using CPT 92607 and 92608.
Allergy testing for inhalant allergens is covered when medically necessary; evaluation may include up to 90 prick-puncture tests followed by up to 40 intracutaneous tests if prick/puncture results are negative.

CGS-J15-L39038, MolDX: Molecular Syndromic Panels for Infectious Disease Pathogen Identification Testing

J15

CGS-J18-L39038, MolDX: Molecular Syndromic Panels for Infectious Disease Pathogen Identification Testing

J18

WPS-J5-L39044, MolDX: Molecular Syndromic Panels for Infectious Disease Pathogen Identification Testing

A58761, Billing and Coding: MolDX: Molecular Syndromic Panels for Infectious Disease Pathogen Identification Testing

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