Does B79 require prior authorization?

No, B79 does not require prior authorization (high confidence). Code is covered without prior authorization.

`B79` — Trichuriasis

ICD-10-CM

No Prior Auth Required

Code is covered without prior authorization (high confidence)

All services ordered or rendered must be signed and dated in the medical record, including a signed and dated office visit record or operative report.
An Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN), Form CMS-R-131, should be signed by the beneficiary when applicable to indicate acceptance of financial responsibility.
The patient's medical record must include the ordering provider's assessment as it relates to the patient's complaint for that visit.
The medical record must document relevant medical history and the results of pertinent tests or procedures.

Colonoscopy/sigmoidoscopy/proctosigmoidoscopy is covered for surveillance of colonic neoplasia in patients with a history of colorectal cancer or colonic polyps.
A follow-up procedure is covered 1 year after surgery for treatment of colorectal cancer when the patient is identified as high-risk for colon cancer and is eligible for continued screenings.
Colonoscopy/sigmoidoscopy/proctosigmoidoscopy is covered to evaluate an abnormality on barium enema or other imaging likely to be clinically significant (e.g., filling defect, stricture, or inadequate exam).
Evaluation of unexplained gastrointestinal bleeding, including hematochezia not thought to be from a rectal/perianal source or melena of unknown origin, is covered.
Colonoscopy is covered for investigation of a positive fecal occult blood test.
Evaluation of unexplained iron deficiency anemia is covered when colon evaluation is clinically indicated.

A56456 — Billing and Coding: Colonoscopy/Sigmoidoscopy/Proctosigmoidoscopy

A56632 — Billing and Coding: Colonoscopy/Sigmoidoscopy/Proctosigmoidoscopy

L34454 — Colonoscopy/Sigmoidoscopy/Proctosigmoidoscopy

L34005 — Colonoscopy/Sigmoidoscopy/Proctosigmoidoscopy

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