Does R40.2320 require prior authorization?

No, R40.2320 does not require prior authorization (high confidence). Covered without prior authorization.

`R40.2320`, Coma scale, best motor response, extension, unspecified time

ICD-10-CM

No Prior Auth Required

Covered without prior authorization (high confidence)

For services that require a referring/ordering physician, the referring/ordering physician's name and NPI must be reported on the claim.
The claim must include a valid ICD-10-CM diagnosis code that best describes the patient's condition for which the urine drug test was performed.
For diagnostic urine drug tests, report the test result if known; if the result is not known, report the symptoms that prompted the performance of the test.
This billing and coding guidance complements Local Coverage Determination L35724 and providers should follow LCD L35724 in conjunction with NCCI/OPPS rules when preparing claims.

Transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) is covered when the patient's medical record documents medical necessity consistent with the LCD indications for TTE.
Contrast (contrast-enhanced) echocardiography is covered when conventional echocardiographic studies were inconclusive and contrast enhancement is needed to complete diagnostic evaluation.
Repeat echocardiographic studies are covered to monitor changes in cardiac structure or function when there is a change in clinical status or when disease progression is suspected.
Urine, blood, or oral fluid specimens may be used for drug testing, with urine preferred for broad screening of common drugs.
Medicare Part B will pay for drug screening services when all coverage criteria, limitations, and medical necessity requirements of LCD DL34645 are met.
Claims for drug screening services are payable under Medicare Part B only in these places of service: office (11), urgent care (20), independent clinic (49), federally qualified health center — freestanding (50), rural health clinic — freestanding (72), and independent laboratory (81).

CGS-J15-L36029, Urine Drug Testing

J15

CGS-J15-L35906, Somatosensory Testing

J15

CGS-J18-L35906, Somatosensory Testing

J18

CGS-J18-L36029, Urine Drug Testing

J18

A57597, Billing and Coding: Somatosensory Testing

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