In our reference, this procedure typically requires prior authorization.
Typical turnaround is 3 day(s); Medicare (Traditional / FFS)'s
standard turnaround is 10 business days (24-72 hours if urgent).
How to submit
Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) portal
Documentation typically required
Cardiac catheterization report
Stress test results
Cardiology consult
Common reasons this gets denied
Cardiac cath not performed
Medical management not attempted
Medicare (Traditional / FFS)-specific notes
Traditional Medicare has limited PA (expanding under CMS-4203-F)
MA plans have their own PA requirements
ABN required when Medicare may not cover
Part D PA through plan sponsor
Coverage limits: this page does not confirm authorization for any specific member's plan, and does not cover state-specific plan variants, out-of-network requests, or every payer x procedure pair in existence. For a definitive answer, contact Medicare (Traditional / FFS) directly using the submission method above.
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