Does S50.842S require prior authorization?

No, S50.842S does not require prior authorization (high confidence). Covered without prior authorization.

`S50.842S`, External constriction of left forearm, sequela

ICD-10-CM

No Prior Auth Required

Covered without prior authorization (high confidence)

Documentation for CPT 97010, 97018, 97022, and 97026 must reflect medical necessity and be made available to the MAC upon request.
When billing a Z-code as the diagnosis, documentation must include the orthotic/prosthetic device name, date patient received the device, and date training/teaching began.
Documentation for CPT 97542 wheelchair propulsion training must relate the training to expected, attainable functional goals for the patient and/or caregiver.
Physical therapists must report patient contact time in 15-minute increments and bill using G0151 for physical therapy time reporting.

CPT 97110 may be billed when treating impairments of exercise tolerance due to cardiopulmonary impairments.
CPT 97542 (wheelchair management training) may be billed for wheelchair propulsion training when the training is tied to expected functional goals attainable by the patient or caregiver.
Home health physical therapy services are appropriate when based on impairments of body structure/function and demonstrable functional limitations consistent with the related LCD.
CPT 97032 (attended/manual electrical stimulation) is covered when delivered with direct 1-on-1 contact by qualified personnel (examples: direct motor point stimulation; FES/NMES when performed with therapeutic exercise, neuromuscular reeducation, or functional activities).
CPT 97032 may be billed for the application, instruction, and adjustment of a TENS unit or other probe-based stimulation (including determining trigger points) when provided as an attended/manual modality.
Non-implantable pelvic floor electrical stimulation (97032 for probes; G0283 for electrode-based delivery) is covered for treatment of stress and/or urge urinary incontinence in cognitively intact, motivated patients who have failed a documented 4-week trial of pelvic muscle exercise (PME) training.

CGS-J15-L34032, Debridement Services

J15

CGS-J18-L34032, Debridement Services

J18

A53058, Billing and Coding: Home Health Physical Therapy

A53064, Billing and Coding: Outpatient Occupational Therapy

A53065, Billing and Coding: Outpatient Physical Therapy

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