O26.872 — Cervical shortening, second trimester
ICD-10-CM
Prior Authorization
No Prior Auth Required
Code is covered without prior authorization (high confidence)
Key Coverage Criteria
- Suspected fetal death;
- Assess amniotic fluid volume in post-term gestation.
- Evaluate a pelvic mass that has been detected clinically.
- Maternity ultrasound is consideredmedically necessaryforanyof the following:
- Routine anatomy screen and dating:One ultrasound of a pregnant uterus per member, per routine course of care;Estimate gestational age for individuals with uncertain clinical dates.
- One ultrasound of a pregnant uterus per member, per routine course of care;
1 Active Policy
ANTHEM-CG-RAD-26 — CG-RAD-26 Maternity Ultrasound in the Outpatient Setting
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