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[Biblemeg]

When a VA pt comes into PAIN MANAGEMENT with an authorization for say Lumbar but then wants a Cervical region procedure, is there a primary dx code to use on the auth to cover the whole back instead of JUST one or the other causing more than one authorization?

 

[SharonCollachi]

You will have to get a new authorization if you are changing what you are planning on doing to something not covered on the authorization.