Does Z77.9 require prior authorization?

No, Z77.9 does not require prior authorization (high confidence). Covered without prior authorization.

`Z77.9`, Other contact with and (suspected) exposures hazardous to health

ICD-10-CM

No Prior Auth Required

Covered without prior authorization (high confidence)

Documentation supporting services must be available to Medicare upon request.
The medical record must contain the ordering provider's assessment related to the patient's complaint, relevant medical history, and results of pertinent tests/procedures.
All services ordered or rendered must be signed and dated; signed and dated office visit records or operative reports must be in the record.
A clear clinical indication for diagnostic mammogram, breast sonogram, breast MRI, or ductogram must be documented in the medical record and in the referral/order.

Diagnostic mammography, breast sonography (echography), breast MRI, and ductography are covered when a clear clinical indication for the test is documented in the medical record and in the referral/order.
A diagnostic mammogram performed after an initial screening mammogram (conversion from screening to diagnostic) is allowable when the screening abnormality prompting additional views is documented in the record.
Breast MRI is indicated for patients with positive axillary nodes and no known primary breast lesion to locate an occult primary.
Medicare covers annual screening mammography for all women age >=40 and one baseline screening mammography for women age 35-39, using bilateral views.
Breast MRI is indicated for suspected implant rupture when MRI is planned or otherwise appropriate.
Diagnostic mammography is indicated for patients with signs or symptoms suggestive of breast malignancy (e.g., palpable mass, spontaneous nipple discharge, skin changes, unilateral breast pain, unilateral axillary lymphadenopathy).

CGS-J15-L33950, Breast Imaging Mammography/Breast Echography (Sonography)/Breast MRI/Ductography

J15

CGS-J18-L33950, Breast Imaging Mammography/Breast Echography (Sonography)/Breast MRI/Ductography

J18

A56448, Billing and Coding: Breast Imaging Mammography/Breast Echography (Sonography)/Breast MRI/Ductography

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