Does E15 require prior authorization?

No, E15 does not require prior authorization (high confidence). Code is covered without prior authorization.

`E15`, Nondiabetic hypoglycemic coma

ICD-10-CM

No Prior Auth Required

Code is covered without prior authorization (high confidence)

This article provides billing/coding guidelines that complement Local Coverage Determination L34417 for CT of the head; consult LCD L34417 for specific coverage, coding, and documentation requirements.
This article provides billing, coding and guideline information that complements Local Coverage Determination (LCD) L33431 for HbA1c; refer to LCD L33431 for clinical coverage criteria and specific documentation requirements.
All documentation supporting MAC must be maintained in the patient's medical record, be legible, include complete patient identification and dates of service, and be made available to the contractor upon request.
The medical record must include the legible signature of the physician or non-physician practitioner responsible for and providing the 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.
When G9 modifier is used for history of severe cardiopulmonary disease, document the clinical decision-making process and the need for additional monitoring in the medical record.

Monitored Anesthesia Care (MAC) is medically necessary when the patient has one or more documented diagnoses listed as supporting medical necessity (e.g., F91.9, G97.81, T81.9XXA, T88.8XXA, F79) and the diagnosis is matched to the anesthesia/CPT/HCPCS procedure performed.
Use G9 anesthesia modifier to indicate need for MAC due to a history of severe or advanced cardiopulmonary disease when the proceduralist determines additional monitoring is required.
Use G8 anesthesia modifier for certain deep, complex, complicated, or markedly invasive surgical procedures when applied to anesthesia codes 00100, 00300, 00400, 00160, 00532, or 00920.
MAC may be appropriate for pediatric patients (Medicare-eligible and younger than 18) when documented using ICD-10-CM code T88.8XXA and clinical records justify the need for MAC.
Relief of bone pain in members with a malignant/cancer diagnosis who have bone metastases (Aetna criteria for initial approval: both conditions required).
Continuation of strontium chloride Sr-89 (Metastron) therapy for members previously authorized for the indication above when there is no evidence of unacceptable toxicity while on the current regimen.

NOVITAS-JH-L35049, Monitored Anesthesia Care

NOVITAS-JL-L35049, Monitored Anesthesia Care

A57361, Billing and Coding: Monitored Anesthesia Care

AETNA-CPB-0361, Strontium Chloride Sr-89

A56612, Billing and Coding: CT of the Head

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