Does S86.091A require prior authorization?

No, S86.091A does not require prior authorization (high confidence). Covered without prior authorization.

`S86.091A`, Other specified injury of right Achilles tendon, initial encounter

ICD-10-CM

No Prior Auth Required

Covered without prior authorization (high confidence)

When routine foot care needs to meet one of the exclusions, include the applicable Q modifier on the claim: Q7 for 1 Class A finding, Q8 for 2 Class B findings, and Q9 for 1 Class B plus 2 Class C findings.
For all foot-care claims report an appropriate foot/toe location modifier (e.g., LT, RT, TA, T1-T9) to identify laterality and specific toe when applicable.
If a significant, separately identifiable evaluation and management service is provided on the same day as routine foot care, append modifier -25 to the E/M claim line.

Removal of corns and calluses of the feet must be billed using CPT codes 11055-11057 (paring/cutting of benign hyperkeratotic lesion) and the procedure code that most accurately describes the service performed should be reported.
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.
Attended/manual electrical stimulation (CPT 97032) is covered when the qualified professional provides direct 1-on-1 patient contact to apply/manualy adjust stimulation (e.g., direct motor point stimulation, FES/NMES when combined with therapeutic exercise/neuromuscular reeducation/functional activities).
Non-implantable pelvic floor electrical stimulation delivered via vaginal or anal probes (reportable as CPT 97032) is covered for 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.

A56232, Billing and Coding: Foot Care

NOVITAS-JH-L35138, Routine Foot Care

A52996, Billing and Coding: Routine Foot Care

NOVITAS-JL-L35138, Routine Foot Care

A56680, Billing and Coding: Routine Foot Care

AETNA-CPB-0210, Phonophoresis

A53058, Billing and Coding: Home Health Physical Therapy

A53065, Billing and Coding: Outpatient Physical Therapy