Does S22.21XA require prior authorization?

No, S22.21XA does not require prior authorization (high confidence). Covered without prior authorization.

`S22.21XA`, Fracture of manubrium, initial encounter for closed fracture

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.
Follow LCD L35434 for reasonable and necessary requirements and supporting medical documentation for oximetry services.
Report overnight oximetry using CPT code 94762 on claims.
A valid, written, physician-signed and dated plan of treatment must be established prior to provision of physical therapy and must outline type, amount, frequency, duration, functional diagnosis deficits, and anticipated short- and long-term goals.

Beneficiary is confined to the home to qualify for the Medicare home health PPS benefit.
Beneficiary is under the care of a physician.
Beneficiary is receiving services under a plan of care that is established and periodically reviewed by a physician.
Beneficiary needs skilled nursing care on an intermittent basis, or physical therapy, or speech-language pathology, or has a continued need for occupational therapy.
Physical therapy services ordered by a physician and provided by a qualified physical therapist or under the general supervision of a qualified physical therapist are covered when reasonable and necessary to treat illness/injury or to restore or maintain function.
Physical therapy services provided as a result of a valid written, physician-signed and dated plan of treatment established prior to provision that specifies type, amount, frequency, duration, functional diagnosis deficits, and short- and long-term goals are covered.

NOVITAS-JH-L35434, Oximetry Services

NOVITAS-JL-L35434, Oximetry Services

A57205, Billing and Coding: Oximetry Services

A56580, Billing and Coding: Computerized Axial Tomography (CT), Thorax

A57311, Billing and Coding: Physical Therapy - Home Health

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