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ICD-10-CM Q55.9 — Congenital malformation of male genital organ, unspecified | No Prior Auth

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`Q55.9` — Congenital malformation of male genital organ, unspecified

ICD-10-CM

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No Prior Auth Required

Code is covered without prior authorization (high confidence)

Key Coverage Criteria

To guide application of cryotherapy or brachytherapy for treatment of prostate cancer;or
To evaluate and stage prostate cancer or rectal cancer;or
Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) level greater than 3.0 ng/ml;or
Transrectal ultrasonography (TRUS) is consideredmedically necessaryforanyof the following indications:
To guide prostate biopsy when prostate cancer is suspected based onanyof the following:Abnormal digital rectal examination (DRE);orProstate-specific antigen (PSA) level greater than 3.0 ng/ml;orMedical history;or
Abnormal digital rectal examination (DRE);or

1 Active Policy

ANTHEM-CG-RAD-28 — CG-RAD-28 Transrectal Ultrasonography

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