Does J39.0 require prior authorization?

No, J39.0 does not require prior authorization (high confidence). Code is covered without prior authorization.

`J39.0` — Retropharyngeal and parapharyngeal abscess

ICD-10-CM

No Prior Auth Required

Code is covered without prior authorization (high confidence)

Billing and coding guidance in this policy complements and references Local Coverage Determination L34425; claims should be supported per the documentation requirements specified in LCD L34425.
Document evaluations and re-evaluations and bill re-evaluations using the evaluation CPT code (per policy guidance).
Document selection/prescription and programming/modification of speech-generating devices and use CPT 92607/92608 for selection/prescription and CPT 92609 for programming/modification on claims.
Claims and coding must follow the complementary Local Coverage Determination (LCD L34429) guidelines referenced in this policy.

No specific clinical indications are listed in this billing/coding guidance; coverage determinations for MRI of the head and neck follow Local Coverage Determination L34425.
Coverage for programming and modification of speech-generating devices using CPT 92609.
Coverage for individual outpatient treatment of speech, language, voice, communication, and/or auditory processing disorders using CPT 92507.
Coverage for group outpatient treatment (2 or more individuals) of speech, language, voice, communication, and/or auditory processing disorders using CPT 92508.
Coverage for selection and prescription of speech-generating devices (SGDs) using CPT 92607 and 92608.
CT or MRI scans of the head or neck are covered when the medical record documents the scan is reasonable and necessary for diagnostic evaluation.

A57215 — Billing and Coding: MRI and CT Scans of the Head and Neck

A59840 — Billing and Coding: Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Head and Neck

ANTHEM-CG-SURG-113 — CG-SURG-113 Tonsillectomy with or without Adenoidectomy for Adults

A56729 — Billing and Coding: Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Head and Neck

A56868 — Billing and Coding: Outpatient Speech Language Pathology

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