Does J39.1 require prior authorization?

No, J39.1 does not require prior authorization (high confidence). Code is covered without prior authorization.

`J39.1` — Other abscess of pharynx

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.
MRI of the orbit, face, and/or neck is medically reasonable and necessary to diagnose or characterize pathology of the eye, nasopharynx, oropharynx, and neck including tumors, infection, soft-tissue pathologies, and congenital abnormalities.

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

L34425 — Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Head and Neck

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