Does I73.89 require prior authorization?

No, I73.89 does not require prior authorization (high confidence). Code is covered without prior authorization.

`I73.89` — Other specified peripheral vascular diseases

ICD-10-CM

No Prior Auth Required

Code is covered without prior authorization (high confidence)

When routine foot care needs to meet one of the exclusions, include the applicable Q modifier on the claim: Q7 for 1 Class A finding, Q8 for 2 Class B findings, and Q9 for 1 Class B plus 2 Class C findings.
For all foot-care claims report an appropriate foot/toe location modifier (e.g., LT, RT, TA, T1-T9) to identify laterality and specific toe when applicable.
If a significant, separately identifiable evaluation and management service is provided on the same day as routine foot care, append modifier -25 to the E/M claim line.
Total the number of keratotic lesions debrided and select the most appropriate CPT code 11055-11057 based on that total (example: code 11056 for two to four lesions).

Removal of corns and calluses of the feet must be billed using CPT codes 11055-11057 (paring/cutting of benign hyperkeratotic lesion) and the procedure code that most accurately describes the service performed should be reported.
Diagnostic abdominal aortography and renal angiography are covered when they meet the reasonable and necessary clinical requirements specified in LCD L35092.
When femoral or iliac angiography is performed at the time of coronary angiography, bill using HCPCS code G0278.
Non-invasive vascular studies (duplex scan, physiologic studies, plethysmography, transcranial Doppler) are covered when ordered by the treating or consulting practitioner and medically necessary to evaluate, diagnose, or manage vascular disease.
Initial autogenous access vessel mapping should be billed with HCPCS codes 93985 or 93986 and is covered when medically necessary for surgical planning.
Subsequent autogenous access mapping may be billed with CPT codes 93970 or 93971 when clinically indicated.

A57593 — Billing and Coding: Non-Invasive Peripheral Arterial Vascular Studies

J05

L35761 — Non-Invasive Peripheral Arterial Vascular Studies

J05

L33627 — Non-Invasive Vascular Studies

J06

L33636 — Routine Foot Care and Debridement of Nails

J06

A57759

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