Does N26.9 require prior authorization?

No, N26.9 does not require prior authorization (high confidence). Code is covered without prior authorization.

`N26.9` — Renal sclerosis, unspecified

ICD-10-CM

No Prior Auth Required

Code is covered without prior authorization (high confidence)

Medical records must document that the ultrasound was limited to retroperitoneal structures when billing CPT 76770/76775/76776, including images/findings demonstrating limitation to the retroperitoneum.
If the exam was expanded to include organs outside the retroperitoneum, documentation must reflect the expansion and support billing a full or limited abdominal ultrasound (CPT 76700/76705/76706).
Claims and documentation should follow the complementary Local Coverage Determination L34577 and any applicable LCD requirements.
All documentation must be maintained in the patient's medical record and made available to the contractor upon request.

Retroperitoneal ultrasound (CPT 76770, 76775, 76776) is covered when the exam is limited solely to retroperitoneal structures.
A full (complete) or limited abdominal ultrasound (CPT 76700, 76705, 76706) is covered when the exam includes organs or structures outside the retroperitoneum or when primary findings involve non-retroperitoneal structures (e.g., gallbladder, liver, spleen, common bile duct).
Magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) is covered only when the service meets the reasonable and necessary coverage criteria specified in Local Coverage Determination L34865.
Non‑invasive abdominal/visceral vascular studies are covered when the test results will be used to directly inform or change the patient's clinical management.
A preoperative non‑invasive abdominal/visceral vascular study is covered as reasonable and necessary for patients undergoing bypass surgery (one preoperative scan considered reasonable).
Medically necessary follow‑up non‑invasive abdominal/visceral vascular studies after angioplasty are covered as indicated by the vascular distribution treated.

L35755 — Non-Invasive Abdominal / Visceral Vascular Studies

J05

A57591 — Billing and Coding: Non-Invasive Abdominal / Visceral Vascular Studies

J05

A56805 — Billing and Coding: Magnetic Resonance Angiography (MRA)

J12

L34865 — Magnetic Resonance Angiography (MRA)

J12

A55336

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