Does S52.591B require prior authorization?

No, S52.591B does not require prior authorization (high confidence). Code is covered without prior authorization.

`S52.591B` — Other fractures of lower end of right radius, initial encounter for open fracture type I or II

ICD-10-CM

No Prior Auth Required

Code is covered without prior authorization (high confidence)

Billing and coding for immunizations must follow the coverage indications, limitations, and medical necessity criteria set forth in the associated Local Coverage Determination LCD L34596 (Immunizations).
All documentation must be maintained in the patient medical record and made available to the contractor upon request, with every page legible and containing appropriate patient identification (e.g., full name, dates of service).
The record must include the legible signature of the physician or non-physician practitioner responsible for and providing the care.
The submitted medical record must support the selected ICD-10-CM code(s) and the submitted CPT/HCPCS code must accurately describe the service performed.

Tetanus immunization is covered when given for a wound or documented direct exposure to Clostridium tetani (injury-related or exposure-related prophylaxis).
Tetanus immunization is covered when given for an injury or direct exposure to tetanus (i.e., wound management or exposure prophylaxis).
When the patient has not been previously immunized for rabies, coverage includes RIG (half IM and half wound on day 0) plus HDCV on days 0, 3, 7, 14, and 28.
Vaccinations are covered only when directly related to treatment of an injury or direct exposure to a disease/condition listed in this policy.
Preventive immunizations are covered for pneumococcal, hepatitis B, and influenza vaccines.
Tdap or Td vaccines are covered when given for an acute injury in a person who is incompletely immunized for tetanus.

A56900 — Billing and Coding: Immunizations

J05

L34596 — Immunizations

J05

A58873 — Billing and Coding: Tetanus Immunization

J09

A58872 — Billing and Coding: Tetanus Immunization

J12

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