Does Z85.71 require prior authorization?

No, Z85.71 does not require prior authorization (high confidence). Code is covered without prior authorization.

`Z85.71`, Personal history of Hodgkin lymphoma

ICD-10-CM

No Prior Auth Required

Code is covered without prior authorization (high confidence)

Use CPT codes 78472, 78473, 78481, 78483, 78494, or 78496 when billing cardiac blood pool imaging (MUGA, ventriculography).
When applicable, include the additional secondary code indicating personal history of malignant neoplasm (Z85 series) per Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) guidelines alongside the appropriate C-code or D-code family entry.
Refer to the policy's Covered ICD-10 Codes section to select the appropriate C-code, D-code, and Z85 family codes for billing cardiac blood pool imaging.
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.

Cardiac blood pool imaging (MUGA, ventriculography) is covered when performed for patients receiving cardiotoxic chemotherapy.
Cardiac blood pool imaging is covered for evaluation of valvular disease or cardiomyopathies.
Prior to initiation of cardiotoxic chemotherapy, bill cardiac blood pool imaging with ICD-10 code Z01.89 plus the appropriate C-code or D-code family entry.
During or for interval assessment while receiving cardiotoxic chemotherapy, bill using the appropriate T45.1X5* encounter code (T45.1X5A, T45.1X5D, or T45.1X5S) to indicate ongoing exposure.
At completion of cardiotoxic chemotherapy, bill cardiac blood pool imaging with ICD-10 code Z08 and the appropriate C-code or D-code family entry.
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.

CGS-J15-L38822, MolDX: Minimal Residual Disease Testing for Cancer

J15

CGS-J18-L38822, MolDX: Minimal Residual Disease Testing for Cancer

J18

WPS-J5-L39040, MolDX: Lab-Developed Tests for Inherited Cancer Syndromes in Patients with Cancer

A58756, Billing and Coding: MolDX: Lab-Developed Tests for Inherited Cancer Syndromes in Patients with Cancer

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