Does A18.59 require prior authorization?

No, A18.59 does not require prior authorization (high confidence). Covered without prior authorization.

`A18.59`, Other tuberculosis of eye

ICD-10-CM

No Prior Auth Required

Covered without prior authorization (high confidence)

All documentation must be maintained in the patient medical record and made available to the contractor upon request, with every page legible and including patient identification (complete name, dates of service).
The documentation must include the legible signature of the physician or non-physician practitioner responsible for and providing the care to the patient.
The submitted medical record must support the use of the selected ICD-10-CM code(s) and the submitted CPT/HCPCS code must accurately describe the service performed.
Results of the vitamin D testing and the resulting treatment regimen must be documented in the patient's medical record, including relevant medical history, physical examination, and results of pertinent diagnostic tests or procedures (e.g., progress notes and written laboratory reports).

25-hydroxy vitamin D testing (including fractions, if performed) is covered when deemed reasonable and necessary per Local Coverage Determination L33771.
Taped and un-taped visual field testing count as one unit of service for MUE (medically unlikely edits) purposes.
Global visual field services (technical plus professional) are payable under Medicare Part B when billed in place of service: Office (11), Nursing Facility (32), and Independent Clinic (49).
The technical component of visual field testing is payable under Medicare Part B when billed in place of service: Office (11), Nursing Facility (32), Independent Clinic (49), Federally Qualified Health Center (50), and Rural Health Clinic (72).
The professional component of visual field testing is payable under Medicare Part B when billed in place of service: Office (11), Off-campus Outpatient Hospital (19), Inpatient Hospital (21), On-campus Outpatient Hospital (22), Emergency Room (23), Skilled Nursing Facility (31), Nursing Facility (32), Independent Clinic (49), and Comprehensive Outpatient Rehabilitation Facility (62).
Vitamin D assay testing is payable under Medicare Part B when performed in an office (POS 11), independent clinic (POS 49), Federally Qualified Health Center (POS 50), or independent laboratory (POS 81).

CGS-J15-L34393, Ocular Photography - External

J15

CGS-J18-L34393, Ocular Photography - External

J18

A57484, Billing and Coding: Vitamin D Assay Testing

WPS-J5-L34658, Vitamin D Assay Testing

WPS-J5-L34615

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