Does D89.43 require prior authorization?

No, D89.43 does not require prior authorization (high confidence). Code is covered without prior authorization.

`D89.43` — Secondary mast cell activation

ICD-10-CM

No Prior Auth Required

Code is covered without prior authorization (high confidence)

All documentation must be maintained in the patient's medical record, be legible, include patient identification (e.g., full name, dates of service) on every page, and include the legible signature of the physician or non-physician practitioner responsible for care.
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.
Records must be made available to the contractor upon request.
Claims must include the appropriate CPT code, 1 unit of service (UOS), and the appropriate ICD-10-CM diagnosis code.

Gastrointestinal pathogen (GIP) multiplex NAAT panels (CPT 87505, 87506, 87507) are covered when reasonable and necessary in accordance with LCD L38229.
Flow cytometry is covered for examination of body fluids (including peripheral blood and cerebrospinal fluid), bone marrow, and lymphoreticular tissues (lymph nodes, tonsil, spleen).
Peripheral blood and fine needle aspirate specimens are acceptable for flow cytometry to avoid more invasive diagnostic procedures.
Coverage decisions are governed by the associated Local Coverage Determination LCD L34215 and its specific coverage criteria.
Respiratory pathogen panel testing is covered when performed in an outpatient, non-institutional Part B setting from a single biologic specimen on a single date of service and the order is not a reflex test.
Respiratory pathogen panel testing is covered when the medical record documents that the testing facility can deliver timely results and that the test results can reasonably be expected to change clinical management and improve patient health outcomes.

A58761 — Billing and Coding: MolDX: Molecular Syndromic Panels for Infectious Disease Pathogen Identification Testing

J05

L39044 — MolDX: Molecular Syndromic Panels for Infectious Disease Pathogen Identification Testing

J05

L39226 — Multiplex Gastrointestinal Pathogen Panel (GPP) Tests for Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE)

J06

A58963 — Billing and Coding: Multiplex Gastrointestinal Pathogen Panel (GPP) Tests for Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE)

J06

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