S35.492S — Other specified injury of left renal artery, sequela
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.
- All documentation must be maintained in the patient's medical record and made available to the contractor upon request.
- Every page of the record must be legible and include appropriate patient identification information such as complete name and dates of service.
- The documentation must include the legible signature of the physician or non-physician practitioner responsible for and providing the care.
Key Coverage Criteria
- Diagnostic abdominal aortography and renal angiography are covered when they meet the reasonable and necessary clinical requirements specified in LCD L35092.
- When femoral or iliac angiography is performed at the time of coronary angiography, bill using HCPCS code G0278.
- Non-invasive vascular diagnostic tests are covered when ordered by the treating practitioner or a consulting physician who will use the results to manage the beneficiary's specific medical problem.
- A documented referral/order must be on record for each individual non-invasive vascular study performed for coverage to apply.
- Cerebrovascular arterial duplex follow-up is covered annually for stenosis 20–49% (diameter reduction).
- Cerebrovascular arterial duplex follow-up is covered every six months for stenosis 50–79% (diameter reduction).
20 Active Policies
L33633 — Magnetic Resonance Angiography (MRA)
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L33627 — Non-Invasive Vascular Studies
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A56758 — Billing and Coding: Non-Invasive Vascular Studies
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A56747 — Billing and Coding: Magnetic Resonance Angiography (MRA)
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L36767 — Aortography and peripheral angiography
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