Does H18.221 require prior authorization?

No, H18.221 does not require prior authorization (high confidence). Covered without prior authorization.

`H18.221`, Idiopathic corneal edema, right eye

ICD-10-CM

No Prior Auth Required

Covered without prior authorization (high confidence)

The diagnosis code(s) billed must best describe the patient’s condition for which the SCODI service was performed.
The patient's medical record must contain documentation that fully supports the medical necessity for SCODI services included within LCD L34380, including relevant medical history, physical examination, and results of pertinent diagnostic tests or procedures.
For services requiring a referring or ordering physician, the name and NPI of the referring/ordering physician must be reported on the claim.
For services requiring a referring/ordering physician, the name and NPI of the referring/ordering physician must be reported on the claim.

Scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging (SCODI) is covered when the service meets the medical necessity criteria and is included within Local Coverage Determination L34380.
Corneal pachymetry (measurement of corneal thickness) is covered to evaluate patients with a diagnosis of increased intraocular pressure.
Repeat corneal pachymetry is covered after interval corneal trauma or corneal surgery to reassess corneal thickness.
Corneal pachymetry is generally covered when performed as indicated by current medical literature or accepted standards of practice for clinical management.
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.
Taped and un-taped visual field testing count as one unit of service for MUE (medically unlikely edits) purposes.

CGS-J15-L34393, Ocular Photography - External

J15

CGS-J18-L34393, Ocular Photography - External

J18

A56916, Billing and Coding: Scanning Computerized Ophthalmic Diagnostic Imaging (SCODI)

WPS-J5-L34615, Visual Fields

WPS-J5-L34760

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