Does T37.5X5A require prior authorization?

No, T37.5X5A does not require prior authorization (high confidence). Code is covered without prior authorization.

`T37.5X5A` — Adverse effect of antiviral drugs, initial encounter

ICD-10-CM

No Prior Auth Required

Code is covered without prior authorization (high confidence)

Providers must maintain patient weight in kilograms, ESA units administered per kilogram, and medical justification for any ESA doses exceeding usual doses.
The medical record must include the ordering provider's assessment related to the visit complaint, relevant medical history, results of pertinent tests/procedures, and a signed and dated office visit record or operative report.
For all patients receiving ESAs the medical record must document hemoglobin (Hgb) or hematocrit (Hct) and evidence of adequate iron stores.
Dialysis patient records must include dialysis schedule and Hgb/Hct immediately prior to the billing period; home dialysis patients additionally must have a care plan, evidence of home monitoring (including records of ESA supplied and doses administered), patient instructions, and patient selection protocol.

Administration of erythropoiesis stimulating agents (ESAs) billed with HCPCS J0881, J0882, J0885, J0886, Q4081, Q5105, or Q5106 for patients with anemia related to ESRD, chronic kidney disease (CKD), chemotherapy, radiation, or myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), when the use meets the coverage criteria in the applicable LCD.
Use of ESAs for chemotherapy-induced, radiation-induced, or non-chemo/non-radiation anemia should be identified on non-ESRD claims by reporting modifier EA (chemo-induced), EB (radio-induced), or EC (non-chemo/radio).
ESA administration may qualify as a Home Health service only when the beneficiary is receiving the ESA for a covered indication specified in the LCD.
Allergy testing is covered when the medical record documents a history indicating the possible presence of allergy and the clinician selected a minimal number of tests/antigens based on patient-specific history and physician examination.
Allergy testing is covered when the medical record documents the test(s) used, the interpretation(s), and objective measurement of reaction size (wheal and erythema in mm) or a standardized in vivo grading system.
RAST type tests are covered when medically necessary and supported by the related Local Coverage Determination (LCD) and current medical literature or standards of practice.

L40195 — Allergen Immunotherapy (AIT) with Subcutaneous Immunotherapy (SCIT)

J05

A57473 — Billing and Coding: Allergy Testing

J05

L36408 — Allergen Immunotherapy (AIT) with Subcutaneous Immunotherapy (SCIT)

J05

L36402 — Allergy Testing

J05

A57472

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