Does L97.118 require prior authorization?

No, L97.118 does not require prior authorization (low confidence). No active coverage policies found for this code.

`L97.118` — Non-pressure chronic ulcer of right thigh with other specified severity

ICD-10-CM

No Prior Auth Required

No active coverage policies found for this code (low 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.
Occupational therapy is covered for patients with migraine (G43.xx) who require training to reduce pain during basic and instrumental activities of daily living, typically completed in 3–4 sessions.
Electrical stimulation (attended CPT 97032 or unattended HCPCS G0283) may be covered as part of a therapy plan of care to improve function when the nerve supply to the muscle is intact and atrophy is due to non-neurological disuse (e.g., post-casting, splinting, soft-tissue scarring).
Wheelchair management training (CPT 97542) is covered for patient and/or caregiver training in transfers and propulsion when documentation ties the training to attainable functional goals.
Therapeutic exercise (CPT 97110) is covered when used to address impairments of exercise tolerance due to cardiopulmonary impairments.

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

J05

L37228 — Wound Care

J05

A55909 — Billing and Coding: Wound Care

J05

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

J05

A57593

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