S39.092A — Other injury of muscle, fascia and tendon of lower back, 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.
- A legible medical record must document the condition, clinical findings, relevant prior treatment, and clearly justify the necessity and reasonableness of the lumbar MRI.
- The documentation must clearly support the ICD-10-CM code(s) reported on the claim.
- An attending or treating physician's order, properly signed and dated, is required for each lumbar MRI test.
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.
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- M84.38XS | Stress fracture, other site, sequela
9 Active Policies
A57207 — Billing and Coding: Lumbar MRI
A57327 — Billing and Coding: Electrocardiograms
A56421 — Billing and Coding: CT of the Abdomen and Pelvis
A57206 — Billing and Coding: Lumbar MRI
A57326 — Billing and Coding: Electrocardiograms
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