Does 36522 require prior authorization?

No, 36522 does not require prior authorization (high confidence). Code is covered without prior authorization.

What is the Medicare reimbursement rate for 36522?

Medicare facility rate: $78.16. Non-facility rate: $1362.42. Work RVU: 1.71.

HCPCS/CPT

No Prior Auth Required

Code is covered without prior authorization (high confidence)

Work RVU

1.71

Facility

$78.16

Non-Facility

$1362.42

Medical records documentation may be required to assess whether the member meets the clinical criteria for coverage but does not guarantee coverage of the service requested; refer to the protocol titled Medical Records Documentation Used for Reviews.
Benefit coverage for health services is determined by the member specific benefit plan document and applicable laws that may require coverage for a specific service.
When deciding coverage, the member specific benefit plan document must be referenced as the terms of the member specific benefit plan may differ from the standard plan. In the event of a conflict, the member specific benefit plan document governs.
UnitedHealthcare may use third party tools (e.g., InterQual® criteria) to assist in administering benefits; additional documentation may be required per those tools or the Medical Records Documentation Used for Reviews protocol.

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