Does Q96.9 require prior authorization?

No, Q96.9 does not require prior authorization (high confidence). Code is covered without prior authorization.

`Q96.9` — Turner's syndrome, unspecified

ICD-10-CM

No Prior Auth Required

Code is covered without prior authorization (high confidence)

The medical record must contain documentation fully supporting medical necessity, including relevant medical history, physical examination, and results of pertinent diagnostic tests or procedures.
Each echocardiography service requires a formal written report with interpretation retained in the record and copies of image documentation (paper or electronic) available for review.
A complete study must include M-mode and/or 2D measurements of LV end-diastolic diameter, LV end-systolic diameter, LV wall thickness, left atrial diameter, aortic valve excursion, and a qualitative description of LV function, or valid substitutes such as LV volumes, ejection fraction, and mass.
Doppler interrogation must state the modes used and provide both qualitative and quantitative information.

Transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) is covered when the patient's medical record documents medical necessity consistent with the LCD indications for TTE.
Contrast (contrast-enhanced) echocardiography is covered when conventional echocardiographic studies were inconclusive and contrast enhancement is needed to complete diagnostic evaluation.
Repeat echocardiographic studies are covered to monitor changes in cardiac structure or function when there is a change in clinical status or when disease progression is suspected.
Bone mass measurement tests are covered when ordered by the treating physician or a qualified non-physician practitioner authorized by state law.
An initial bone mass measurement is covered (Medicare reimbursement for an initial bone mass measurement may be allowed only once, regardless of sites studied).
A DXA confirmatory test may be performed and covered as a baseline for future monitoring (exception to the 'one type only' rule).

A56781 — Billing and Coding: Transthoracic Echocardiography (TTE)

J06

L33577 — Transthoracic Echocardiography (TTE)

J06

A57132 — Billing and Coding: Bone Mass Measurement

AETNA-CPB-0327 — Infertility

L39268 — Bone Mass Measurement

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