Does S30.12XS require prior authorization?

No, S30.12XS does not require prior authorization (high confidence). Covered without prior authorization.

`S30.12XS`, Contusion of groin, sequela

ICD-10-CM

No Prior Auth Required

Covered without prior authorization (high confidence)

This billing and coding article provides guidelines that complement Local Coverage Determination L34415 for CT of the abdomen and pelvis; consult LCD L34415 for specific coverage indications, limitations, and documentation requirements.
The patient’s medical record must include the ordering provider’s assessment as it relates to the patient’s complaint for that visit.
Medical records must contain relevant medical history and results of pertinent tests or procedures performed.
For diagnostic tests, report the result of the test if known; otherwise report the symptoms that prompted performing the test.

A valid ICD-10-CM diagnosis code that best describes the patient’s condition for which the debridement service was performed must be reported on the claim.
When a service requires a referring or ordering physician, the name and NPI of the referring/ordering physician must be reported on the claim.
Incision and drainage (I&D) is covered when medical record documents an abscess, hematoma, seroma or other collection of the skin/subcutaneous/accessory structures requiring drainage with signs/symptoms that justify the procedure (e.g., evidence of infection, frank pus, severe pain, or failure of conservative measures).
For podiatry (specialty 48), CPT codes 10060, 10061 or 10160 are payable when billed with ICD-10-CM codes L02.611, L02.612 or L98.8 only.
CPT code 10140 is payable only when billed with the specified ICD-10-CM codes listed in the policy (multiple S- and L- codes for traumatic or specific skin conditions as enumerated).
Debridement is covered for any wound requiring removal of deep-seated foreign material, devitalized, necrotic, or nonviable tissue at the level of skin, subcutaneous tissue, fascia, muscle, or bone to promote wound healing or prepare for surgical intervention.

CGS-J15-L34032, Debridement Services

J15

CGS-J18-L34032, Debridement Services

J18

A56766, Billing and Coding: Incision and Drainage (I&D) of Abscess of Skin, Subcutaneous and Accessory Structures

NGS-J6-L33563, Incision and Drainage (I & D) of Abscess of Skin, Subcutaneous and Accessory Structures

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