Category 1
This modality is preferred for those with HA if they have a hx of cancer or are immunocompromised.
What is MRI?
This guideline can be used for a member with HA while on Coumadin
In addition to HD-11.2, this guideline would be applicable if patient was having an acute mental status change and headaches
What is HD-4.2?
This guideline should be used for a 70 yo with new onset headaches
What is HD-11.7?
This guideline should be used for an 18 yo with exertional headache
What is PEDHD-3.1?
This guideline can be used for a headache that started when the patient was bending over
What is HD-11.11 Physical Exertion?
This guideline can be used for a member with cluster headaches
What is HD-11.4?
This guideline should be used for member complaining of headache and the rule out in intracerebral hemorrhage.
This guideline can be used for a member with HA waking up from sleep
What is HD-11.3?
One of these studies may be approved in addition to CT or MRI Brain if the patient had a thunderclap headache.
What is CTA or MRA Head?
This guideline can be used for migraines
What is HD-11.17?
This guideline should be applied when a MRI Cervical Spine is being requested for cervicogenic headaches and there are no bony abnormalities, red flags or signs of myelopathy.
What is SP-3.1?
This guideline should be applied if they are following up on a VP shunt
What is HD-11.14?
The immediate post partum period is defined as this many months after delivery within one of the headache guidelines.
What is 3 months?
This guideline should be used for a member with headaches and dizziness
What is HD-11.2?