Does R26.81 require prior authorization?

No, R26.81 does not require prior authorization (high confidence). Code is covered without prior authorization.

`R26.81` — Unsteadiness on feet

ICD-10-CM

No Prior Auth Required

Code is covered without prior authorization (high confidence)

When billing these procedures after carotid endarterectomy, include the surgery date and the phrase 'carotid endarterectomy' in the claim narrative.
When reporting a reduced (unilateral/limited) service, append modifier -52 and include an explanation of the reduced service in Item 19 of the CMS-1500 form or electronic equivalent; any appropriate supporting documentation may be submitted with the claim.
Follow Novitas LCD L35397 for the reasonable and necessary documentation requirements and frequency limitations, and consult NCCI edits for correct coding combinations prior to billing Medicare.
When NCSs and NEMG are performed on the same day for the same patient they must be reported on the same claim.

Non-invasive cerebrovascular arterial studies are covered when reasonable and necessary as defined by Novitas Local Coverage Determination (LCD) L35397.
Duplex post-interventional follow-up studies (typically limited and unilateral) are covered for evaluation after cerebrovascular intervention.
Vascular studies performed after carotid endarterectomy are covered when the claim includes the procedure date and the narrative 'carotid endarterectomy.'
Nerve conduction studies (NCS) without needle electromyography (NEMG) are allowed for individuals being evaluated for carpal tunnel syndrome or tarsal tunnel syndrome when one of the diagnosis codes G56.01, G56.02, G56.03, G56.11, G56.12, G56.13, G56.21, G56.22, G56.23, G57.51, G57.52, or G57.53 is reported.
NCS without NEMG is allowed for individuals with significant lymphedema in the affected extremity when diagnosis code I89.0 is reported in addition to the primary diagnosis.
NCS without NEMG is allowed for individuals treated with anticoagulants when diagnosis code Z79.01 or Z79.02 is reported in addition to the primary diagnosis.

A57592 — Billing and Coding: Non-Invasive Cerebrovascular Studies

J05

A57478 — Billing and Coding: Nerve Conduction Studies and Electromyography

J05

L35753 — Non-Invasive Cerebrovascular Studies

J05

L34594 — Nerve Conduction Studies and Electromyography

J05

L35098

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