PA Lookup
If you have questions about prior authorizations, please call:
Member and Recipient Service Line: 1-877-685-2415
Provider Support Service Line: 1-855-250-1539
Endometrial sampling (biopsy) performed in conjunction with colposcopy (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
How to Submit
N/A - No authorization is required
Dilation and curettage, diagnostic and/or therapeutic (nonobstetrical)
How to Submit
N/A - No authorization is required
Myomectomy, excision of fibroid tumor(s) of uterus, 1 to 4 intramural myoma(s) with total weight of 250 g or less and/or removal of surface myomas; abdominal approach
How to Submit
N/A - No authorization is required
Myomectomy, excision of fibroid tumor(s) of uterus, 1 to 4 intramural myoma(s) with total weight of 250 g or less and/or removal of surface myomas; vaginal approach
How to Submit
N/A - No authorization is required
Myomectomy, excision of fibroid tumor(s) of uterus, 5 or more intramural myomas and/or intramural myomas with total weight greater than 250 g, abdominal approach
How to Submit
N/A - No authorization is required
1E-1, Hysterectomy
Hysterectomy is defined as the operation of excising the uterus either through the abdominal wall or through the vagina.
Authorization Guidelines
Please include any records and any other information that you believe support the member has met the applicable medical necessity criteria.
Conditional Requirements
Pre-authorization required for all providers when billed with a Gender Reassignment Dx. For all others, auth is required for non-participating providers only.
Limits
Dilation and curettage is not covered when performed in conjunction with a vaginal hysterectomy. Covered only when performed at the time of an abdominal hysterectomy.
Length of Stay
Covered once in a lifetime per individual
Exclusions
Dilation and curettage is not covered when performed in conjunction with a vaginal hysterectomy.
Diagnosis Requirements
Accepted diagnoses validating medical necessity are malignant and pre-malignant lesions of the female reproductive tract; endometriosis; adenomyosis; leiomyomas or fibroids; salpingitis and oophoritis; mild to moderate cervical dysplasia when prior conservative procedures failed; hyperplasia of the endometrium; dysfunctional uterine bleeding, severe idiopathic menorrhagia and/or metrorrhagia; inflammatory peritonitis; intractable procidentia (prolapsed uterus); perforation of the uterus by IUD; Class IV or V pap smear; prophylactic oophorectomy for positive family history of BRCA-1; traumatic injury to the uterus with irreparable damage; and complications of childbirth such as uterine rupture or intractable hemorrhage for Medicaid beneficiaries only. Health record documentation must support medical necessity and must be submitted for individuals under age 21 and for pelvic inflammatory disease, mild to moderate cervical dysplasia when prior conservative procedures failed, carcinoma in situ of unspecified organs, and uterine hemorrhage from placenta previa.
Place of Service
Inpatient hospital, Outpatient hospital.
How to Submit
Please submit your request to Trillium Health Resources
Resources
1E-1, Hysterectomy
Hysterectomy is defined as the operation of excising the uterus either through the abdominal wall or through the vagina.
Limits
Dilation and curettage is not covered when performed in conjunction with a vaginal hysterectomy. Covered only when performed at the time of an abdominal hysterectomy.
Length of Stay
Covered once in a lifetime per individual
Exclusions
Dilation and curettage is not covered when performed in conjunction with a vaginal hysterectomy.
Diagnosis Requirements
Accepted diagnoses validating medical necessity are malignant and pre-malignant lesions of the female reproductive tract; endometriosis; adenomyosis; leiomyomas or fibroids; salpingitis and oophoritis; mild to moderate cervical dysplasia when prior conservative procedures failed; hyperplasia of the endometrium; dysfunctional uterine bleeding, severe idiopathic menorrhagia and/or metrorrhagia; inflammatory peritonitis; intractable procidentia (prolapsed uterus); perforation of the uterus by IUD; Class IV or V pap smear; prophylactic oophorectomy for positive family history of BRCA-1; traumatic injury to the uterus with irreparable damage; and complications of childbirth such as uterine rupture or intractable hemorrhage for Medicaid beneficiaries only. Health record documentation must support medical necessity and must be submitted for individuals under age 21 and for pelvic inflammatory disease, mild to moderate cervical dysplasia when prior conservative procedures failed, carcinoma in situ of unspecified organs, and uterine hemorrhage from placenta previa.
Place of Service
Inpatient hospital, Outpatient hospital.
How to Submit
N/A - No authorization is required
Resources
1E-1, Hysterectomy
Hysterectomy is defined as the operation of excising the uterus either through the abdominal wall or through the vagina.
Authorization Guidelines
Please include any records and any other information that you believe support the member has met the applicable medical necessity criteria.
Conditional Requirements
Prior authorization may be required. Check North Carolina clinical coverage policy 1S-10, Genetic Testing for Carrier and Prenatal for more information
Limits
Dilation and curettage is not covered when performed in conjunction with a vaginal hysterectomy. Covered only when performed at the time of an abdominal hysterectomy.
Length of Stay
Covered once in a lifetime per individual
Exclusions
Dilation and curettage is not covered when performed in conjunction with a vaginal hysterectomy.
Diagnosis Requirements
Accepted diagnoses validating medical necessity are malignant and pre-malignant lesions of the female reproductive tract; endometriosis; adenomyosis; leiomyomas or fibroids; salpingitis and oophoritis; mild to moderate cervical dysplasia when prior conservative procedures failed; hyperplasia of the endometrium; dysfunctional uterine bleeding, severe idiopathic menorrhagia and/or metrorrhagia; inflammatory peritonitis; intractable procidentia (prolapsed uterus); perforation of the uterus by IUD; Class IV or V pap smear; prophylactic oophorectomy for positive family history of BRCA-1; traumatic injury to the uterus with irreparable damage; and complications of childbirth such as uterine rupture or intractable hemorrhage for Medicaid beneficiaries only. Health record documentation must support medical necessity and must be submitted for individuals under age 21 and for pelvic inflammatory disease, mild to moderate cervical dysplasia when prior conservative procedures failed, carcinoma in situ of unspecified organs, and uterine hemorrhage from placenta previa.
Place of Service
Inpatient hospital, Outpatient hospital.
How to Submit
Authorization Conditionally Required – See the conditional prior authorization requirements before continuing to the Trillium request form (iTransact for TP Medicaid members and Provider Direct for MCD Direct members), if applicable
Resources
1E-1, Hysterectomy
Hysterectomy is defined as the operation of excising the uterus either through the abdominal wall or through the vagina.
Limits
Dilation and curettage is not covered when performed in conjunction with a vaginal hysterectomy. Covered only when performed at the time of an abdominal hysterectomy.
Length of Stay
Covered once in a lifetime per individual
Exclusions
Dilation and curettage is not covered when performed in conjunction with a vaginal hysterectomy.
Diagnosis Requirements
Accepted diagnoses validating medical necessity are malignant and pre-malignant lesions of the female reproductive tract; endometriosis; adenomyosis; leiomyomas or fibroids; salpingitis and oophoritis; mild to moderate cervical dysplasia when prior conservative procedures failed; hyperplasia of the endometrium; dysfunctional uterine bleeding, severe idiopathic menorrhagia and/or metrorrhagia; inflammatory peritonitis; intractable procidentia (prolapsed uterus); perforation of the uterus by IUD; Class IV or V pap smear; prophylactic oophorectomy for positive family history of BRCA-1; traumatic injury to the uterus with irreparable damage; and complications of childbirth such as uterine rupture or intractable hemorrhage for Medicaid beneficiaries only. Health record documentation must support medical necessity and must be submitted for individuals under age 21 and for pelvic inflammatory disease, mild to moderate cervical dysplasia when prior conservative procedures failed, carcinoma in situ of unspecified organs, and uterine hemorrhage from placenta previa.
Place of Service
Inpatient hospital, Outpatient hospital.
How to Submit
N/A - No authorization is required
Resources
1E-1, Hysterectomy
Hysterectomy is defined as the operation of excising the uterus either through the abdominal wall or through the vagina.
Limits
Dilation and curettage is not covered when performed in conjunction with a vaginal hysterectomy. Covered only when performed at the time of an abdominal hysterectomy.
Length of Stay
Covered once in a lifetime per individual
Exclusions
Dilation and curettage is not covered when performed in conjunction with a vaginal hysterectomy.
Diagnosis Requirements
Accepted diagnoses validating medical necessity are malignant and pre-malignant lesions of the female reproductive tract; endometriosis; adenomyosis; leiomyomas or fibroids; salpingitis and oophoritis; mild to moderate cervical dysplasia when prior conservative procedures failed; hyperplasia of the endometrium; dysfunctional uterine bleeding, severe idiopathic menorrhagia and/or metrorrhagia; inflammatory peritonitis; intractable procidentia (prolapsed uterus); perforation of the uterus by IUD; Class IV or V pap smear; prophylactic oophorectomy for positive family history of BRCA-1; traumatic injury to the uterus with irreparable damage; and complications of childbirth such as uterine rupture or intractable hemorrhage for Medicaid beneficiaries only. Health record documentation must support medical necessity and must be submitted for individuals under age 21 and for pelvic inflammatory disease, mild to moderate cervical dysplasia when prior conservative procedures failed, carcinoma in situ of unspecified organs, and uterine hemorrhage from placenta previa.
Place of Service
Inpatient hospital, Outpatient hospital.
How to Submit
N/A - No authorization is required
Resources
1E-1, Hysterectomy
Hysterectomy is defined as the operation of excising the uterus either through the abdominal wall or through the vagina.
Limits
Dilation and curettage is not covered when performed in conjunction with a vaginal hysterectomy. Covered only when performed at the time of an abdominal hysterectomy.
Length of Stay
Covered once in a lifetime per individual
Exclusions
Dilation and curettage is not covered when performed in conjunction with a vaginal hysterectomy.
Diagnosis Requirements
Accepted diagnoses validating medical necessity are malignant and pre-malignant lesions of the female reproductive tract; endometriosis; adenomyosis; leiomyomas or fibroids; salpingitis and oophoritis; mild to moderate cervical dysplasia when prior conservative procedures failed; hyperplasia of the endometrium; dysfunctional uterine bleeding, severe idiopathic menorrhagia and/or metrorrhagia; inflammatory peritonitis; intractable procidentia (prolapsed uterus); perforation of the uterus by IUD; Class IV or V pap smear; prophylactic oophorectomy for positive family history of BRCA-1; traumatic injury to the uterus with irreparable damage; and complications of childbirth such as uterine rupture or intractable hemorrhage for Medicaid beneficiaries only. Health record documentation must support medical necessity and must be submitted for individuals under age 21 and for pelvic inflammatory disease, mild to moderate cervical dysplasia when prior conservative procedures failed, carcinoma in situ of unspecified organs, and uterine hemorrhage from placenta previa.
Place of Service
Inpatient hospital, Outpatient hospital.
How to Submit
N/A - No authorization is required
Resources
Vaginal hysterectomy, for uterus 250 g or less;
Hysterectomy is defined as the operation of excising the uterus either through the abdominal wall or through the vagina.
Authorization Guidelines
Please include any records and any other information that you believe support the member has met the applicable medical necessity criteria.
Conditional Requirements
Pre-authorization required for all providers when billed with a Gender Reassignment Dx. For all others, auth is required for non-participating providers only.
Limits
Dilation and curettage is not covered when performed in conjunction with a vaginal hysterectomy. Covered only when performed at the time of an abdominal hysterectomy.
Length of Stay
Covered once in a lifetime per individual
Exclusions
Dilation and curettage is not covered when performed in conjunction with a vaginal hysterectomy.
Diagnosis Requirements
Accepted diagnoses validating medical necessity are malignant and pre-malignant lesions of the female reproductive tract; endometriosis; adenomyosis; leiomyomas or fibroids; salpingitis and oophoritis; mild to moderate cervical dysplasia when prior conservative procedures failed; hyperplasia of the endometrium; dysfunctional uterine bleeding, severe idiopathic menorrhagia and/or metrorrhagia; inflammatory peritonitis; intractable procidentia (prolapsed uterus); perforation of the uterus by IUD; Class IV or V pap smear; prophylactic oophorectomy for positive family history of BRCA-1; traumatic injury to the uterus with irreparable damage; and complications of childbirth such as uterine rupture or intractable hemorrhage for Medicaid beneficiaries only. Health record documentation must support medical necessity and must be submitted for individuals under age 21 and for pelvic inflammatory disease, mild to moderate cervical dysplasia when prior conservative procedures failed, carcinoma in situ of unspecified organs, and uterine hemorrhage from placenta previa.
Place of Service
Inpatient hospital, Outpatient hospital.
How to Submit
Authorization Conditionally Required – See the conditional prior authorization requirements before continuing to the Trillium request form (iTransact for TP Medicaid members and Provider Direct for MCD Direct members), if applicable
Resources
1E-1, Hysterectomy
Hysterectomy is defined as the operation of excising the uterus either through the abdominal wall or through the vagina.
Authorization Guidelines
Please include any records and any other information that you believe support the member has met the applicable medical necessity criteria.
Conditional Requirements
Prior authorization may be required. Check North Carolina clinical coverage policy 1S-10, Genetic Testing for Carrier and Prenatal for more information
Limits
Dilation and curettage is not covered when performed in conjunction with a vaginal hysterectomy. Covered only when performed at the time of an abdominal hysterectomy.
Length of Stay
Covered once in a lifetime per individual
Exclusions
Dilation and curettage is not covered when performed in conjunction with a vaginal hysterectomy.
Diagnosis Requirements
Accepted diagnoses validating medical necessity are malignant and pre-malignant lesions of the female reproductive tract; endometriosis; adenomyosis; leiomyomas or fibroids; salpingitis and oophoritis; mild to moderate cervical dysplasia when prior conservative procedures failed; hyperplasia of the endometrium; dysfunctional uterine bleeding, severe idiopathic menorrhagia and/or metrorrhagia; inflammatory peritonitis; intractable procidentia (prolapsed uterus); perforation of the uterus by IUD; Class IV or V pap smear; prophylactic oophorectomy for positive family history of BRCA-1; traumatic injury to the uterus with irreparable damage; and complications of childbirth such as uterine rupture or intractable hemorrhage for Medicaid beneficiaries only. Health record documentation must support medical necessity and must be submitted for individuals under age 21 and for pelvic inflammatory disease, mild to moderate cervical dysplasia when prior conservative procedures failed, carcinoma in situ of unspecified organs, and uterine hemorrhage from placenta previa.
Place of Service
Inpatient hospital, Outpatient hospital.
How to Submit
Authorization Conditionally Required – See the conditional prior authorization requirements before continuing to the Trillium request form (iTransact for TP Medicaid members and Provider Direct for MCD Direct members), if applicable
Resources
Vaginal hysterectomy, for uterus 250 g or less; with removal of tube(s), and/or ovary(s)
Hysterectomy is defined as the operation of excising the uterus either through the abdominal wall or through the vagina.
Authorization Guidelines
Please include any records and any other information that you believe support the member has met the applicable medical necessity criteria.
Conditional Requirements
Pre-authorization required for all providers when billed with a Gender Reassignment Dx. For all others, auth is required for non-participating providers only.
Limits
Dilation and curettage is not covered when performed in conjunction with a vaginal hysterectomy. Covered only when performed at the time of an abdominal hysterectomy.
Length of Stay
Covered once in a lifetime per individual
Exclusions
Dilation and curettage is not covered when performed in conjunction with a vaginal hysterectomy.
Diagnosis Requirements
Accepted diagnoses validating medical necessity are malignant and pre-malignant lesions of the female reproductive tract; endometriosis; adenomyosis; leiomyomas or fibroids; salpingitis and oophoritis; mild to moderate cervical dysplasia when prior conservative procedures failed; hyperplasia of the endometrium; dysfunctional uterine bleeding, severe idiopathic menorrhagia and/or metrorrhagia; inflammatory peritonitis; intractable procidentia (prolapsed uterus); perforation of the uterus by IUD; Class IV or V pap smear; prophylactic oophorectomy for positive family history of BRCA-1; traumatic injury to the uterus with irreparable damage; and complications of childbirth such as uterine rupture or intractable hemorrhage for Medicaid beneficiaries only. Health record documentation must support medical necessity and must be submitted for individuals under age 21 and for pelvic inflammatory disease, mild to moderate cervical dysplasia when prior conservative procedures failed, carcinoma in situ of unspecified organs, and uterine hemorrhage from placenta previa.
Place of Service
Inpatient hospital, Outpatient hospital.
How to Submit
Authorization Conditionally Required – See the conditional prior authorization requirements before continuing to the Trillium request form (iTransact for TP Medicaid members and Provider Direct for MCD Direct members), if applicable
Resources
1E-1, Hysterectomy
Hysterectomy is defined as the operation of excising the uterus either through the abdominal wall or through the vagina.
Authorization Guidelines
Please include any records and any other information that you believe support the member has met the applicable medical necessity criteria.
Conditional Requirements
Prior authorization may be required. Check North Carolina clinical coverage policy 1S-10, Genetic Testing for Carrier and Prenatal for more information
Limits
Dilation and curettage is not covered when performed in conjunction with a vaginal hysterectomy. Covered only when performed at the time of an abdominal hysterectomy.
Length of Stay
Covered once in a lifetime per individual
Exclusions
Dilation and curettage is not covered when performed in conjunction with a vaginal hysterectomy.
Diagnosis Requirements
Accepted diagnoses validating medical necessity are malignant and pre-malignant lesions of the female reproductive tract; endometriosis; adenomyosis; leiomyomas or fibroids; salpingitis and oophoritis; mild to moderate cervical dysplasia when prior conservative procedures failed; hyperplasia of the endometrium; dysfunctional uterine bleeding, severe idiopathic menorrhagia and/or metrorrhagia; inflammatory peritonitis; intractable procidentia (prolapsed uterus); perforation of the uterus by IUD; Class IV or V pap smear; prophylactic oophorectomy for positive family history of BRCA-1; traumatic injury to the uterus with irreparable damage; and complications of childbirth such as uterine rupture or intractable hemorrhage for Medicaid beneficiaries only. Health record documentation must support medical necessity and must be submitted for individuals under age 21 and for pelvic inflammatory disease, mild to moderate cervical dysplasia when prior conservative procedures failed, carcinoma in situ of unspecified organs, and uterine hemorrhage from placenta previa.
Place of Service
Inpatient hospital, Outpatient hospital.
How to Submit
Authorization Conditionally Required – See the conditional prior authorization requirements before continuing to the Trillium request form (iTransact for TP Medicaid members and Provider Direct for MCD Direct members), if applicable
Resources
1E-1, Hysterectomy
Hysterectomy is defined as the operation of excising the uterus either through the abdominal wall or through the vagina.
Limits
Dilation and curettage is not covered when performed in conjunction with a vaginal hysterectomy. Covered only when performed at the time of an abdominal hysterectomy.
Length of Stay
Covered once in a lifetime per individual
Exclusions
Dilation and curettage is not covered when performed in conjunction with a vaginal hysterectomy.
Diagnosis Requirements
Accepted diagnoses validating medical necessity are malignant and pre-malignant lesions of the female reproductive tract; endometriosis; adenomyosis; leiomyomas or fibroids; salpingitis and oophoritis; mild to moderate cervical dysplasia when prior conservative procedures failed; hyperplasia of the endometrium; dysfunctional uterine bleeding, severe idiopathic menorrhagia and/or metrorrhagia; inflammatory peritonitis; intractable procidentia (prolapsed uterus); perforation of the uterus by IUD; Class IV or V pap smear; prophylactic oophorectomy for positive family history of BRCA-1; traumatic injury to the uterus with irreparable damage; and complications of childbirth such as uterine rupture or intractable hemorrhage for Medicaid beneficiaries only. Health record documentation must support medical necessity and must be submitted for individuals under age 21 and for pelvic inflammatory disease, mild to moderate cervical dysplasia when prior conservative procedures failed, carcinoma in situ of unspecified organs, and uterine hemorrhage from placenta previa.
Place of Service
Inpatient hospital, Outpatient hospital.
How to Submit
N/A - No authorization is required
Resources
1E-1, Hysterectomy
Hysterectomy is defined as the operation of excising the uterus either through the abdominal wall or through the vagina.
Limits
Dilation and curettage is not covered when performed in conjunction with a vaginal hysterectomy. Covered only when performed at the time of an abdominal hysterectomy.
Length of Stay
Covered once in a lifetime per individual
Exclusions
Dilation and curettage is not covered when performed in conjunction with a vaginal hysterectomy.
Diagnosis Requirements
Accepted diagnoses validating medical necessity are malignant and pre-malignant lesions of the female reproductive tract; endometriosis; adenomyosis; leiomyomas or fibroids; salpingitis and oophoritis; mild to moderate cervical dysplasia when prior conservative procedures failed; hyperplasia of the endometrium; dysfunctional uterine bleeding, severe idiopathic menorrhagia and/or metrorrhagia; inflammatory peritonitis; intractable procidentia (prolapsed uterus); perforation of the uterus by IUD; Class IV or V pap smear; prophylactic oophorectomy for positive family history of BRCA-1; traumatic injury to the uterus with irreparable damage; and complications of childbirth such as uterine rupture or intractable hemorrhage for Medicaid beneficiaries only. Health record documentation must support medical necessity and must be submitted for individuals under age 21 and for pelvic inflammatory disease, mild to moderate cervical dysplasia when prior conservative procedures failed, carcinoma in situ of unspecified organs, and uterine hemorrhage from placenta previa.
Place of Service
Inpatient hospital, Outpatient hospital.
How to Submit
N/A - No authorization is required
Resources
1E-1, Hysterectomy
Hysterectomy is defined as the operation of excising the uterus either through the abdominal wall or through the vagina.
Limits
Dilation and curettage is not covered when performed in conjunction with a vaginal hysterectomy. Covered only when performed at the time of an abdominal hysterectomy.
Length of Stay
Covered once in a lifetime per individual
Exclusions
Dilation and curettage is not covered when performed in conjunction with a vaginal hysterectomy.
Diagnosis Requirements
Accepted diagnoses validating medical necessity are malignant and pre-malignant lesions of the female reproductive tract; endometriosis; adenomyosis; leiomyomas or fibroids; salpingitis and oophoritis; mild to moderate cervical dysplasia when prior conservative procedures failed; hyperplasia of the endometrium; dysfunctional uterine bleeding, severe idiopathic menorrhagia and/or metrorrhagia; inflammatory peritonitis; intractable procidentia (prolapsed uterus); perforation of the uterus by IUD; Class IV or V pap smear; prophylactic oophorectomy for positive family history of BRCA-1; traumatic injury to the uterus with irreparable damage; and complications of childbirth such as uterine rupture or intractable hemorrhage for Medicaid beneficiaries only. Health record documentation must support medical necessity and must be submitted for individuals under age 21 and for pelvic inflammatory disease, mild to moderate cervical dysplasia when prior conservative procedures failed, carcinoma in situ of unspecified organs, and uterine hemorrhage from placenta previa.
Place of Service
Inpatient hospital, Outpatient hospital.
How to Submit
N/A - No authorization is required
Resources
1E-1, Hysterectomy
Hysterectomy is defined as the operation of excising the uterus either through the abdominal wall or through the vagina.
Limits
Dilation and curettage is not covered when performed in conjunction with a vaginal hysterectomy. Covered only when performed at the time of an abdominal hysterectomy.
Length of Stay
Covered once in a lifetime per individual
Exclusions
Dilation and curettage is not covered when performed in conjunction with a vaginal hysterectomy.
Diagnosis Requirements
Accepted diagnoses validating medical necessity are malignant and pre-malignant lesions of the female reproductive tract; endometriosis; adenomyosis; leiomyomas or fibroids; salpingitis and oophoritis; mild to moderate cervical dysplasia when prior conservative procedures failed; hyperplasia of the endometrium; dysfunctional uterine bleeding, severe idiopathic menorrhagia and/or metrorrhagia; inflammatory peritonitis; intractable procidentia (prolapsed uterus); perforation of the uterus by IUD; Class IV or V pap smear; prophylactic oophorectomy for positive family history of BRCA-1; traumatic injury to the uterus with irreparable damage; and complications of childbirth such as uterine rupture or intractable hemorrhage for Medicaid beneficiaries only. Health record documentation must support medical necessity and must be submitted for individuals under age 21 and for pelvic inflammatory disease, mild to moderate cervical dysplasia when prior conservative procedures failed, carcinoma in situ of unspecified organs, and uterine hemorrhage from placenta previa.
Place of Service
Inpatient hospital, Outpatient hospital.
How to Submit
N/A - No authorization is required
Resources
1E-1, Hysterectomy
Hysterectomy is defined as the operation of excising the uterus either through the abdominal wall or through the vagina.
Limits
Dilation and curettage is not covered when performed in conjunction with a vaginal hysterectomy. Covered only when performed at the time of an abdominal hysterectomy.
Length of Stay
Covered once in a lifetime per individual
Exclusions
Dilation and curettage is not covered when performed in conjunction with a vaginal hysterectomy.
Diagnosis Requirements
Accepted diagnoses validating medical necessity are malignant and pre-malignant lesions of the female reproductive tract; endometriosis; adenomyosis; leiomyomas or fibroids; salpingitis and oophoritis; mild to moderate cervical dysplasia when prior conservative procedures failed; hyperplasia of the endometrium; dysfunctional uterine bleeding, severe idiopathic menorrhagia and/or metrorrhagia; inflammatory peritonitis; intractable procidentia (prolapsed uterus); perforation of the uterus by IUD; Class IV or V pap smear; prophylactic oophorectomy for positive family history of BRCA-1; traumatic injury to the uterus with irreparable damage; and complications of childbirth such as uterine rupture or intractable hemorrhage for Medicaid beneficiaries only. Health record documentation must support medical necessity and must be submitted for individuals under age 21 and for pelvic inflammatory disease, mild to moderate cervical dysplasia when prior conservative procedures failed, carcinoma in situ of unspecified organs, and uterine hemorrhage from placenta previa.
Place of Service
Inpatient hospital, Outpatient hospital.
How to Submit
N/A - No authorization is required
Resources
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