Prior Auth Required

72156 - Magnetic resonance (eg, proton) imaging, spinal canal and contents, without contrast material, followed by Prior Authorization Required Only if POS is 22 (On Campus-Outpatient Hospital)

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Procedure / ServiceMagnetic resonance (eg, proton) imaging, spinal canal and contents, without contrast material, followed by Prior Authorization Required Only if POS is 22 (On Campus-Outpatient Hospital)
Procedure / Service Description

Code NAME/DESCRIPTION COMMENTS - Code NAME/DESCRIPTION COMMENTS 72148 Magnetic resonance (eg, proton) imaging, spinal canal and contents, lumbar; without contrast material Prior Authorization Required Only if POS is 22 (On Campus-Outpatient Hospital) 72156 Magnetic resonance (eg, proton) imaging, spinal canal and contents, without contrast material, followed by Prior Authorization Required Only if POS is 22 (On Campus-Outpatient Hospital) contrast material(s) and further sequences; cervical 72157 Magnetic resonance (eg, proton) imaging, spinal canal and contents, without contrast material, followed by Prior Authorization Required Only if POS is 22 (On Campus-Outpatient Hospital)

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  • Confirm benefit details
  • Submit clinical notes if requested by the plan
Next actions
  • Confirm the current plan policy before submission.
  • Use the insurer authorization workflow for this listed code.