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Prior Authorization

Medicare requires that all HCPCS codes that appear on the Required Prior Authorization List must be submitted for prior authorization before delivery and claim submission. Refer to the Prior Authorization Process for DMEPOS Operational Guide for complete information and instructions. You can also use the Prior Authorization Lookup Tool to enter any HCPCS code and quickly determine if prior authorization is required or voluntary.

The fastest, easiest way to submit prior authorization requests is through the DME myCGS portal.

If you are not yet registered for myCGS, get started with the myCGS Registration and Account Management Guide.
If you are already registered for myCGS, read the "Prior Authorization" section in the myCGS User Manual.

Aside from the myCGS web portal, suppliers can submit PA requests via mailing address, fax, and esMD using the Prior Authorization (PA) Request Coversheet. Submitting this coversheet gives you faster processing times, increased accuracy, organized submissions, and a lower risk of rejection. Place the Prior Authorization Request Coversheet first, before all other documentation.

Prior Authorization Additional Resources	HCPCS Codes
Lower Limb Prosthetics (LLP)	L5856, L5857, L5858, L5973, L5980, L5987
Orthoses	L0648, L0650, L1832, L1833, L1851
Power Mobility Device (PMD)	K0800-K0802, K0806-K0808, K0813-K0829, K0835-K0843, K0848-K0864.
Power Mobility Device (PMD) Accessories - Voluntary	E0950, E0955, E1002-E1010, E1012, E1029, E1030, E2310-E2313, E2321-E2330, E2351, E2373, E2377, E2601-E2608, E2611-E2616, E2620-E2625, K0020, and K0195
Pressure Reducing Support Surfaces (PRSS)	E0193, E0277, E0371, E0372, E0373

Prior Authorization and Advanced Determination of Medicare Coverage

	ADMC	LLP	Orthoses	PMD	PMD Accessories - Voluntary	PRSS
States	Nationwide	Nationwide (Since December 1, 2020)	Nationwide (Since October 10, 2022)	Nationwide	Nationwide (Since April 6, 2023)	Nationwide (Since October 21, 2019)
HCPCS	E1161, E1231-E1234, K0005, K0008, K0009, K0890, K0891, K0013	L5856, L5857, L5858, L5973, L5980, L5987	L0648, L0650, L1832, L1833, L1851	K0800-K0802, K0806-K0808, K0813-K0829, K0835-K0843, and K0848-K0864.	E0950, E0955, E1002-E1010, E1012, E1029, E1030, E2310-E2313, E2321-E2330, E2351, E2373, E2377, E2601-E2608, E2611-E2616, E2620-E2625, K0020, and K0195	E0193, E0277, E0371, E0372, E0373
Requests Accepted From	Beneficiary or supplier	Beneficiary or supplier	Beneficiary or supplier	Beneficiary or supplier	Beneficiary or supplier	Beneficiary or supplier
Decisions	30 calendar days	10 business days Expedited: 2 business days	5 business days Expedited: 2 business days	10 business days Expedited: 2 business days	10 business days Expedited: 2 business days	5 business days Expedited: 2 business days
Letter Recipients	Supplier and beneficiary	Supplier and beneficiary or physician, if specifically requested	Supplier and beneficiary or physician, if specifically requested	Supplier and beneficiary or physician, if specifically requested	Supplier and beneficiary or physician, if specifically requested	Supplier and beneficiary or physician, if specifically requested
Delivery Timeframes	The delivery must be within 6 months following the determination.	PAR decisions for these codes will remain valid for one hundred and twenty (120) calendar days following the provisional affirmation review decision.	PAR decisions for these codes will remain valid for sixty (60) calendar days following the provisional affirmation review decision.	PAR decisions for these codes will remain valid for six months following the "affirmed" review decision.	PAR decisions for these codes will remain valid for six months following the "affirmed" review decision.	PAR decisions for these codes will remain valid for one month following the "affirmed" review decision.
Resubmissions	One resubmission in a 6-month period	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited
Payments	Voluntary program	Any claim eligible for this program must be prior authorized before delivery of the item or it will be denied as prior authorization is a condition of payment. Exclusions: The following claim types are excluded from any PA program described in this operational guide, unless otherwise specified: Veterans Affairs Indian Health Services Medicare Advantage Part A and Part B Demonstrations	Any claim eligible for this program must be prior authorized before delivery of the item or it will be denied as prior authorization is a condition of payment, unless an acute or competitive bidding program exception applies. Exclusions: The following claim types are excluded from any PA program described in the operational guide, unless otherwise specified: Veterans Affairs Indian Health Services Medicare Advantage Part A and Part B Demonstrations	Any claim eligible for this program must be prior authorized before delivery of the item or it will be denied as prior authorization is a condition of payment. Exclusions: The following claim types are excluded from any PA program described in this operational guide, unless otherwise specified: Veterans Affairs Indian Health Services Medicare Advantage Part A and Part B Demonstrations	Voluntary program	Any claim eligible for this program must be prior authorized before delivery of the item or it will be denied as prior authorization is a condition of payment. Exclusions: The following claim types are excluded from any PA program described in this operational guide, unless otherwise specified: Veterans Affairs Indian Health Services Medicare Advantage Part A and Part B Demonstrations
Appeals	ADMC is not eligible for appeal	Standard appeals process applies when claim is denied due to no PAR submitted, in addition to: No GA modifier appended on claim (CO denial) GA modifier is appended and Advance Beneficiary Notice of Noncoverage (ABN) deemed missing or invalid (CO denial) GA modifier is appended and ABN deemed valid (PR denial)	Standard appeals process applies when claim is denied due to no PAR submitted, in addition to: No GA modifier appended on claim (CO denial) GA modifier is appended and Advance Beneficiary Notice of Noncoverage (ABN) deemed missing or invalid (CO denial) GA modifier is appended and ABN deemed valid (PR denial)	Standard appeals process applies when claim is denied due to no PAR submitted, in addition to: No GA modifier appended on claim (CO denial) GA modifier is appended and Advance Beneficiary Notice of Noncoverage (ABN) deemed missing or invalid (CO denial) GA modifier is appended and ABN deemed valid (PR denial)	Standard appeals process applies once a claim is denied	Standard appeals process applies when claim is denied due to no PAR submitted, in addition to: No GA modifier appended on claim (CO denial) GA modifier is appended and Advance Beneficiary Notice of Noncoverage (ABN) deemed missing or invalid (CO denial) GA modifier is appended and ABN deemed valid (PR denial)

Revised: 08.04.23