Does A9593 require prior authorization?

Yes, A9593 requires prior authorization (high confidence). Code explicitly requires prior authorization.

What is the Medicare reimbursement rate for A9593?

Medicare facility rate: N/A. Non-facility rate: N/A. Work RVU: 0.00.

HCPCS/CPT

Prior Auth Required

Code explicitly requires prior authorization (high confidence)

Work RVU

0.00

Facility

N/A

Non-Facility

N/A

Documentation may be required to support requests for imaging; the documentation must reflect the clinical situation and document the ordering clinician’s intent.

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