I95.81 — Postprocedural hypotension
ICD-10-CM
Prior Authorization
No Prior Auth Required
Code is covered without prior authorization (high confidence)
Documentation Required
- Each claim must be submitted with ICD-10-CM code(s) that accurately reflect the patient’s condition and indicate the reason(s) the service was performed.
- The medical record must include the ordering/referring provider’s name and NPI for services that require a referring/ordering physician.
- The patient’s medical record should include the assessment by the ordering provider related to the patient’s complaint, relevant medical history, results of pertinent tests/procedures, and signed and dated office visit or operative reports.
- For diagnostic tests, report the test result on the claim when known; otherwise report the symptoms that prompted performance of the test.
Key Coverage Criteria
- Cardiac catheterization and coronary angiography are covered when the medical record documents medical necessity, including relevant medical history, physical examination, and results of pertinent diagnostic tests that support the procedure.
- Transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) is covered when the patient's medical record documents medical necessity consistent with the LCD indications for TTE.
- Contrast (contrast-enhanced) echocardiography is covered when conventional echocardiographic studies were inconclusive and contrast enhancement is needed to complete diagnostic evaluation.
- Repeat echocardiographic studies are covered to monitor changes in cardiac structure or function when there is a change in clinical status or when disease progression is suspected.
- ICD-10-CM Codes that Support Medical Necessity — Group 1 (covered diagnoses): D56.1 - Beta thalassemia
- ICD-10-CM Codes that Support Medical Necessity — Group 1 (covered diagnoses): D57.02 - Hb-SS disease with splenic sequestration
14 Active Policies
L33577 — Transthoracic Echocardiography (TTE)
J06
A56781 — Billing and Coding: Transthoracic Echocardiography (TTE)
J06
A57327 — Billing and Coding: Electrocardiograms
A56500 — Billing and Coding: Cardiac Catheterization and Coronary Angiography
A57189 — Billing and Coding: Serum Magnesium
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