Does K31.A19 require prior authorization?

No, K31.A19 does not require prior authorization (high confidence). Code is covered without prior authorization.

`K31.A19` — Gastric intestinal metaplasia without dysplasia, unspecified site

ICD-10-CM

No Prior Auth Required

Code is covered without prior authorization (high confidence)

All documentation must be maintained in the patient's medical record and made available to the contractor upon request.
Every page of the record must be legible and include appropriate patient identification information (e.g., complete name, dates of service).
The documentation must include the legible signature of the physician or non-physician practitioner responsible for and providing the care.
The submitted medical record must support the use of the selected ICD-10-CM code(s).

Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) is covered when it meets the reasonable and necessary requirements specified in Local Coverage Determination L33583.
Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy (diagnostic or therapeutic) is covered when determined reasonable and necessary per Local Coverage Determination L35350.
EGD is covered for persistent upper abdominal distress (e.g., gastroesophageal reflux disease) that continues despite an appropriate trial of symptomatic therapy.
EGD is covered for upper abdominal distress accompanied by a short history of concerning signs or symptoms such as weight loss, anorexia, vomiting, or NSAID/other gastric irritant intake.
EGD is covered for patients older than 40 years who have a significant history of heartburn that recurs after a course of symptomatic therapy.
EGD is covered for patients with dysphagia or odynophagia.

A57063 — Billing and Coding: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Esophagogastroduodenoscopy

J09

L33583 — Diagnostic and Therapeutic Esophagogastroduodenoscopy

J09

A57414 — Billing and Coding: Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (Diagnostic and Therapeutic)

J12

L35350 — Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (Diagnostic and Therapeutic)

J12

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