M46.33 — Infection of intervertebral disc (pyogenic), cervicothoracic region
ICD-10-CM
Prior Authorization
No Prior Auth Required
No active coverage policies found for this code (low confidence)
Documentation Required
- Billing, coding, and documentation requirements (e.g., required medical record elements, coding guidance, prior authorization if applicable) are specified in LCD L39139 and accompanying billing guidance; review LCD L39139 for the exact documentation required for claims.
- This billing and coding article references Local Coverage Determination LCD L39624 for coverage and documentation requirements for amniotic and placental-derived product injections/applications for musculoskeletal (non-wound) indications; the LCD text was not provided so specific documentation requirements cannot be extracted.
- Maintain all documentation in the patient's medical record; records must be legible, include complete patient identification and dates of service, and be made available to the contractor upon request.
Key Coverage Criteria
- Coverage for amniotic and placental-derived product injections/applications for musculoskeletal, non-wound indications is determined by Local Coverage Determination L39139; consult LCD L39139 for specific clinical indications and thresholds.
- Cervical fusion and related cervical spine fusion procedures are covered when they meet the reasonable and necessary clinical and frequency criteria specified in Local Coverage Determination (LCD) L39758.
- Cervical fusion and related cervical spine fusion procedures are the only procedures covered under this policy; other joint or non-cervical spinal procedures (e.g., facet, sacroiliitis, epidural) are not covered by this policy.
- Coverage for a cervical fusion procedure is allowed only when the service meets the reasonable and necessary clinical criteria and frequency limitations specified in the applicable draft Local Coverage Determination (LCD) Cervical Fusion.
- Cervical fusion procedures are covered when they meet the reasonable and necessary clinical criteria and frequency limits specified in Local Coverage Determination (LCD) L39788.
- Cervical fusion and related cervical-spine fusion procedures are within the scope of this billing/coding guidance and are covered when they meet the reasonable and necessary requirements in LCD L39793.
20 Active Policies
L39624 — Amniotic and Placental Derived Product Injections and/or Applications for Musculoskeletal Indications, Non-Wound
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L39788 — Cervical Fusion
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A59434 — Billing and Coding: Amniotic and Placental-Derived Product Injections and/or Applications for Musculoskeletal Indications, Non-Wound
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A59664 — Billing and Coding: Cervical Fusion
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