Does Q27.31 require prior authorization?

No, Q27.31 does not require prior authorization (high confidence). Code is covered without prior authorization.

`Q27.31` — Arteriovenous malformation of vessel of upper limb

ICD-10-CM

No Prior Auth Required

Code is covered without prior authorization (high 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.
Speech-language pathology (SLP) services for treatment or evaluation of communication disorders when determined reasonable and necessary per LCD L35070.
Selection and prescription of speech-generating devices should be billed with CPT code 92607.
Adaptation and training for speech-generating devices should be billed with CPT code 92609.
Report group therapy with CPT code 92508 when patients are not receiving direct one-on-one contact and are supervised by the therapist.

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

J05

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

J05

A56758 — Billing and Coding: Non-Invasive Vascular Studies

J06

L33627 — Non-Invasive Vascular Studies

J06

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