Does E28.2 require prior authorization?

No, E28.2 does not require prior authorization (high confidence). Code is covered without prior authorization.

`E28.2` — Polycystic ovarian syndrome

ICD-10-CM

No Prior Auth Required

Code is covered without prior authorization (high confidence)

Patient record must document BMI >= 35, at least one obesity-related comorbidity, and a primary diagnosis of morbid obesity (ICD-10-CM E66.01) for bariatric surgery claims.
Documentation of prior conservative medical treatment: active participation within the 12 months prior to surgery in a physician- or healthcare professional-supervised weight-management program for a minimum of four consecutive months with monthly documentation of weight and BMI, current dietary regimen, and physical activity.
A thorough multidisciplinary evaluation within the previous 6 months must include: (a) surgeon evaluation recommending the procedure and describing the proposed procedure, (b) separate non-surgeon physician medical evaluation with recommendation and medical clearance, (c) mental health/psychosocial clearance including a statement on motivation and ability to follow post-surgical requirements, and (d) nutritional evaluation by a physician or registered dietician.

Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGBP) is covered when the beneficiary has BMI >= 35 and at least one obesity-related comorbidity, has documented failure of reasonable non-invasive/non-surgical treatments with compliance, and has completed the required multidisciplinary evaluation within the previous 6 months.
Biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch (BPD/DS) or gastric reduction duodenal switch (BPD/GRDS) is covered when the beneficiary has BMI >= 35 and at least one obesity-related comorbidity, has documented failure of reasonable non-invasive/non-surgical treatments with compliance, and has completed the required multidisciplinary evaluation within the previous 6 months.
Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (AGB) is covered when the beneficiary has BMI >= 35 and at least one obesity-related comorbidity, has documented failure of reasonable non-invasive/non-surgical treatments with compliance, and has completed the required multidisciplinary evaluation within the previous 6 months.
Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy is covered when the beneficiary has BMI >= 35 and at least one obesity-related comorbidity, has documented failure of reasonable non-invasive/non-surgical treatments with compliance, and has completed the required multidisciplinary evaluation within the previous 6 months.
CT abdomen is medically necessary to evaluate abdominal pain.
CT abdomen is medically necessary to evaluate known or suspected abdominal masses or fluid collections.

AETNA-CPB-0135 — Acupuncture and Dry Needling

AETNA-CPB-0327 — Infertility

AETNA-CPB-0763 — Homocysteine Testing

ANTHEM-CG-MED-84 — CG-MED-84 Non-Obstetric Gynecologic Duplex Ultrasonography of the Abdomen and Pelvis in the Outpatient Setting

ANTHEM-CG-LAB-25 — CG-LAB-25 Outpatient Glycated Hemoglobin and Protein Testing

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