Does D31.51 require prior authorization?

No, D31.51 does not require prior authorization (high confidence). Covered without prior authorization.

`D31.51`, Benign neoplasm of right lacrimal gland and duct

ICD-10-CM

No Prior Auth Required

Covered without prior authorization (high confidence)

The patient's medical record must contain documentation that fully supports the medical necessity for the visual fields testing in accordance with the applicable LCD.
Documentation should include relevant medical history, a physical examination, and results of pertinent diagnostic tests or procedures supporting the need for visual fields testing.
The diagnosis code(s) reported on the claim must best describe the patient's condition for which the visual fields testing was performed.
Refer to NCCI and OPPS requirements prior to billing Medicare to ensure coding compliance and to determine any bundling or packaging edits.

SCODI (CPT 92133, 92134) is considered medically reasonable and necessary for evaluation of retinal disorders, glaucoma, and anterior segment disorders as documented in LCD L34760.
CPT codes 64400-64530 for peripheral nerve blocks may be reported on the date of surgery when performed for postoperative pain management only if the operative anesthesia is general anesthesia, subarachnoid injection, or epidural injection and the adequacy of intraoperative anesthesia is not dependent on the peripheral nerve block.
Peripheral nerve block services that are separate, medically necessary services which cannot be rendered by the surgeon may be reported if the surgeon documents the reason for referral and the additional services are justified in the medical record.
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).

CGS-J15-L34393, Ocular Photography - External

J15

CGS-J15-L34037, Flow Cytometry

J15

CGS-J15-L34394, Visual Fields Testing

J15

CGS-J18-L34037, Flow Cytometry

J18

CGS-J18-L34393, Ocular Photography - External

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