S37.491A — Other injury of ovary, unilateral, initial encounter
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.
- 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.
4 Active Policies
A57205 — Billing and Coding: Oximetry Services
J12
L35434 — Oximetry Services
J12
A56421 — Billing and Coding: CT of the Abdomen and Pelvis
L34415 — CT of the Abdomen and Pelvis
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