Does A17.81 require prior authorization?

No, A17.81 does not require prior authorization (high confidence). Code is covered without prior authorization.

`A17.81` — Tuberculoma of brain and spinal cord

ICD-10-CM

No Prior Auth Required

Code is covered without prior authorization (high confidence)

The submitted medical record must support the selected ICD-10-CM code(s), and the submitted CPT/HCPCS code must accurately describe the service performed.
The medical record must include the legible signature of the physician or non-physician practitioner responsible for and providing the care.
When billing CPT 84999 for the listed tests, include a note identifying the specific test in the Remarks (Part A) or Narrative (Part B) area of the claim.
All documentation must be maintained in the patient's medical record, be legible, include patient identification (e.g., complete name) and dates of service, and be made available to the contractor upon request.

For tests that currently lack specific CPT codes (functional intracellular analysis and total antioxidant function), bill using CPT 84999 and add a note identifying which test was performed in the Remarks area for Part A claims and the Narrative area for Part B claims.
Coverage and reasonable/necessary determinations for assays for vitamins and metabolic function are governed by LCD L34914 and claims must meet that LCD's requirements to be covered.
25-hydroxy vitamin D testing (including fractions, if performed) is covered when deemed reasonable and necessary per Local Coverage Determination L33771.
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.

L34658 — Vitamin D Assay Testing

J05

A57484 — Billing and Coding: Vitamin D Assay Testing

J05

A57736 — Billing and Coding: Vitamin D Assay Testing

J06

L37535 — Vitamin D Assay Testing

J06

L33771 — Vitamin D; 25 hydroxy, includes fraction(s), if performed

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