Does Z48.89 require prior authorization?

No, Z48.89 does not require prior authorization (high confidence). Code is covered without prior authorization.

`Z48.89` — Encounter for other specified surgical aftercare

ICD-10-CM

No Prior Auth Required

Code is covered without prior authorization (high confidence)

This billing/coding guideline complements LCD L33459 (Computerized Axial Tomography (CT), Thorax); follow the LCD for clinical coverage and any required documentation or prior authorization rules.
Claims and documentation requirements for CPNB are governed by and must follow the Local Coverage Determination L37641 referenced by this guideline.
All documentation must be maintained in the patient's medical record, legible, include patient identification (e.g., full name, dates of service), and be made available to the contractor upon request.
The medical record must include the legible signature of the physician or non-physician practitioner responsible for and providing the patient's care.

No specific coverage indications are stated in this billing/coding guideline; refer to Local Coverage Determination L37641 for covered indications for continuous peripheral nerve blocks (CPNB).
Duplex scan of lower extremity arteries is covered when medically necessary per LCD L33667, with the ordering/referring provider documenting signs and symptoms, relevant history (including known diagnoses and/or prior imaging) supporting evaluation of lower extremity arterial disease.
Non‑invasive abdominal/visceral vascular studies are covered when the test results will be used to directly inform or change the patient's clinical management.
A preoperative non‑invasive abdominal/visceral vascular study is covered as reasonable and necessary for patients undergoing bypass surgery (one preoperative scan considered reasonable).
Medically necessary follow‑up non‑invasive abdominal/visceral vascular studies after angioplasty are covered as indicated by the vascular distribution treated.
Non‑invasive abdominal/visceral vascular studies performed in the inpatient hospital (place of service 21) or emergency room (place of service 23) are permitted and are not subject to the routine once‑per‑year outpatient limitation.

L39051 — Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery

J05

A57591 — Billing and Coding: Non-Invasive Abdominal / Visceral Vascular Studies

J05

L35761 — Non-Invasive Peripheral Arterial Vascular Studies

J05

L35755 — Non-Invasive Abdominal / Visceral Vascular Studies

J05

A57593

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