Does T81.83XD require prior authorization?

No, T81.83XD does not require prior authorization (high confidence). Covered without prior authorization.

`T81.83XD`, Persistent postprocedural fistula, subsequent encounter

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.
CT or MRI scans of the head or neck are covered when the medical record documents the scan is reasonable and necessary for diagnostic evaluation.
Coverage requires documentation supporting clinical indication such as history and physical exam findings, laboratory results, and signs or symptoms that justify the diagnostic test.
Initial lumbar MRI is covered when the test is medically reasonable and necessary and the medical record documents clinical rationale and supports the ICD-10-CM code(s) billed.

A53058, Billing and Coding: Home Health Physical Therapy

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

A57204, Billing and Coding: MRI and CT Scans of the Head and Neck

A57206, Billing and Coding: Lumbar MRI

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