Does I80.12 require prior authorization?

No, I80.12 does not require prior authorization (high confidence). Code is covered without prior authorization.

`I80.12` — Phlebitis and thrombophlebitis of left femoral vein

ICD-10-CM

No Prior Auth Required

Code is covered without prior authorization (high confidence)

The final report must include an impression or summary statement, a specific or differential diagnosis if appropriate, and recommendations for follow-up when clinically applicable.
All documentation must be maintained in the patient's medical record, be legible, include patient identification and dates of service, and be 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 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.

Doppler ultrasound (peripheral venous ultrasound) is the standard preoperative test to evaluate venous reflux in patients with chronic venous insufficiency.
CPT 93971 should be used to report either a limited bilateral duplex scan or a complete unilateral duplex scan for peripheral venous reflux evaluation.
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.
Foot care services are covered when the beneficiary has a listed systemic condition that justifies coverage per Medicare Benefit Policy Manual Pub.100-02, Ch.15, Section 290.4D.
For diagnosis codes designated by an asterisk, the patient must be under the active care of an M.D. or D.O., documented as having been seen for the complicating disease within the 6 months prior to service.
Claims asserting presumptive coverage must include a systemic-condition diagnosis from IOM 100-02 Ch.15 Section 290 Group 1 and a valid billing modifier Q7, Q8, or Q9.

L35751 — Non-Invasive Peripheral Venous Vascular and Hemodialysis Access Studies

J05

L35998 — Non-Coronary Vascular Stents

J05

A56232 — Billing and Coding: Foot Care

J05

A57594 — Billing and Coding: Non-Invasive Peripheral Venous Vascular and Hemodialysis Access Studies

J05

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