Does T18.8XXS require prior authorization?

No, T18.8XXS does not require prior authorization (high confidence). Covered without prior authorization.

`T18.8XXS`, Foreign body in other parts of alimentary tract, sequela

ICD-10-CM

No Prior Auth Required

Covered without prior authorization (high confidence)

This billing and coding guidance complements Local Coverage Determination L34434; follow LCD L34434 for clinical coverage criteria and required documentation for claims.
All services billed with unlisted procedure codes must include sufficient medical records and supporting documentation to allow development and medical review.
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.
When performed for surveillance of colonic neoplasia, report the appropriate CPT/HCPCS procedure code and the appropriate primary ICD-10-CM code plus one of the following secondary diagnosis codes: Z85.038, Z85.048, Z86.0100, Z86.0101, Z86.0102, or Z86.0109.

Colonoscopy/sigmoidoscopy/proctosigmoidoscopy is covered for surveillance of colonic neoplasia in patients with a history of colorectal cancer or colonic polyps.
A follow-up procedure is covered 1 year after surgery for treatment of colorectal cancer when the patient is identified as high-risk for colon cancer and is eligible for continued screenings.
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) is covered when it meets the reasonable and necessary requirements specified in Local Coverage Determination L33583.
Therapeutic EGD is covered for removal of foreign bodies from the esophagus or stomach.
EGD is covered for persistent upper abdominal distress (e.g., gastroesophageal reflux disease) that continues despite an appropriate trial of symptomatic therapy.
EGD is covered for upper abdominal distress accompanied by a short history of concerning signs or symptoms such as weight loss, anorexia, vomiting, or NSAID/other gastric irritant intake.

FIRST_COAST-L33583, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Esophagogastroduodenoscopy

A57063, Billing and Coding: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Esophagogastroduodenoscopy

A56389, Billing and Coding: Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and Visualization

A56421, Billing and Coding: CT of the Abdomen and Pelvis

A56632, Billing and Coding: Colonoscopy/Sigmoidoscopy/Proctosigmoidoscopy

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