Does 92517 require prior authorization?

No, 92517 does not require prior authorization (high confidence). Code is covered without prior authorization.

What is the Medicare reimbursement rate for 92517?

Medicare facility rate: $33.73. Non-facility rate: $73.48. Work RVU: 0.78.

HCPCS/CPT

No Prior Auth Required

Code is covered without prior authorization (high confidence)

Work RVU

0.78

Facility

$33.73

Non-Facility

$73.48

When billing with a Z-code as the diagnosis, document the orthotic/prosthetic device name, date the patient received the device, and the date training/teaching began (if applicable).
Document actual SLP patient contact time in 15-minute increments and link units billed to the clinical notes showing time and skilled service provided.
For SGD services billed with CPT 92607 or 92609, retain documentation supporting selection/prescription, adaptation, and training provided to the patient.
If performing a re-evaluation, document clinical rationale and use the applicable evaluation CPT code with supporting clinical findings since no separate SLP re-evaluation CPT exists.

Home health speech-language pathology services must be billed using HCPCS G0153 (Speech-Language Pathology).
When treating memory disturbances not associated with mental disorders (e.g., post cerebrovascular accident), use ICD-10 R68.89 as the diagnosis code for the related LCD.
Use CPT 92607 for selection and prescription of speech-generating devices (SGDs) and CPT 92609 for SGD adaptation and training.
Use CPT 92507 for speech/hearing treatment services (treatment code).
For re-evaluation in speech-language pathology, use the appropriate evaluation CPT code because CPT does not define a separate SLP re-evaluation code.
Perform peripheral venous ultrasound to evaluate clinical signs or symptoms suggestive of acute or new-onset deep vein thrombosis (e.g., extremity swelling, tenderness, erythema).

L33693 — Peripheral Venous Ultrasound

J09

A53252 — Billing and Coding: Independent Diagnostic Testing Facility (IDTF)

J12

L35007 — Vestibular and Audiologic Function Studies

J12

L35434 — Oximetry Services

J12

L35451 — Peripheral Venous Ultrasound

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