S32.132A — Severely displaced Zone III fracture of sacrum, initial encounter for closed fracture
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.
- Follow LCD L35434 for reasonable and necessary requirements and supporting medical documentation for oximetry services.
- Report overnight oximetry using CPT code 94762 on claims.
- A legible medical record must document the condition, clinical findings, relevant prior treatment, and clearly justify the necessity and reasonableness of the lumbar MRI.
Key Coverage Criteria
- Initial lumbar MRI is covered when the test is medically reasonable and necessary and the medical record documents clinical rationale and supports the ICD-10-CM code(s) billed.
- A second lumbar MRI for the same patient is allowable when documentation shows comparative test results are needed to make a more definitive treatment decision.
- Multiple scans of different body areas performed on the same day for the same patient are payable when each scan is reasonable and necessary.
- T82.535S | Leakage of umbrella device, sequela
- M84.38XP | Stress fracture, other site, subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion
- M84.38XS | Stress fracture, other site, sequela
12 Active Policies
A57604 — Billing and Coding: Intraoperative Neurophysiological Testing
J05
L34623 — Intraoperative Neurophysiological Testing
J05
L35434 — Oximetry Services
J12
A57205 — Billing and Coding: Oximetry Services
J12
L34220 — Lumbar MRI
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