R97.8 — Other abnormal tumor markers
ICD-10-CM
Prior Authorization
No Prior Auth Required
Code is covered without prior authorization (high confidence)
Documentation Required
- This billing and coding article provides guidelines that complement Local Coverage Determination L34415 for CT of the abdomen and pelvis; consult LCD L34415 for specific coverage indications, limitations, and documentation requirements.
- CT scans must be performed on CT equipment models that are FDA-known and in full market release phase.
Key Coverage Criteria
- CT abdomen is medically necessary to evaluate abdominal pain.
- CT abdomen is medically necessary to evaluate known or suspected abdominal masses or fluid collections.
- CT abdomen is medically necessary for evaluation of primary or metastatic malignancies in the abdomen.
- CT abdomen is medically necessary to evaluate abdominal inflammatory processes.
- CT abdomen is medically necessary to evaluate abnormalities of abdominal vascular structures.
- CT abdomen is medically necessary to evaluate abdominal trauma.
6 Active Policies
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ANTHEM-CG-LAB-35 — CG-LAB-35 Cancer Antigen 19-9 Testing
ANTHEM-CG-LAB-32 — CG-LAB-32 Cancer Antigen 125 Testing
A56421 — Billing and Coding: CT of the Abdomen and Pelvis
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