E24.4 — Alcohol-induced pseudo-Cushing's syndrome
ICD-10-CM
Prior Authorization
No Prior Auth Required
Code is covered without prior authorization (high confidence)
Documentation Required
- Claims must be submitted in accordance with CMS Pub 100-04 Medicare Claims Processing Manual, Chapter 32 Section 150 (Billing Requirements for Bariatric Surgery for Morbid Obesity), including use of the procedure and diagnosis codes listed there and in this local article.
- Coverage for Type II diabetes mellitus complication diagnosis codes is based on the Internet Only Manual (IOM); include documentation and citations required by IOM when billing these diagnoses.
- Bariatric surgery claims must reference the applicable national coverage determination (CMS Pub 100-03 Chapter 1 Part 2 Section 100.1) when submitting for payment.
- All services ordered or rendered to Medicare beneficiaries must be signed; providers/suppliers must notify beneficiaries in writing prior to rendering the service if aware the test/item/procedure may not be covered.
Key Coverage Criteria
- Bariatric surgery for treatment of co-morbid conditions related to morbid obesity is payable when billed in accordance with CMS Pub 100-03 Medicare National Coverage Determinations Manual, Chapter 1 Part 2 Section 100.1.
- Additional diagnoses listed in this local coverage article for Part A procedure codes and the article's listed CPT codes are covered for bariatric surgery to treat co-morbid conditions related to morbid obesity.
- Bone mass measurement tests are covered when ordered by the treating physician or a qualified non-physician practitioner authorized by state law.
- An initial bone mass measurement is covered (Medicare reimbursement for an initial bone mass measurement may be allowed only once, regardless of sites studied).
- A DXA confirmatory test may be performed and covered as a baseline for future monitoring (exception to the 'one type only' rule).
- CPT code 77082 (vertebral fracture assessment) is covered when medically necessary, with symptoms documented and when results are anticipated to be used in patient management.
20 Active Policies
A54923 — Billing and Coding: Bariatric Surgery for Treatment of Co-Morbidities Conditions Related to Morbid Obesity
J05
A57630 — Billing and Coding: Percutaneous Vertebral Augmentation (PVA) for Vertebral Compression Fracture (VCF)
J05
L38213 — Percutaneous Vertebral Augmentation (PVA) for Vertebral Compression Fracture (VCF)
J05
L35049 — Monitored Anesthesia Care
J12
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