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ICD-10-CM H18.519, Endothelial corneal dystrophy, unspecified eye | No Prior Auth

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`H18.519`, Endothelial corneal dystrophy, unspecified eye

ICD-10-CM

Prior Authorization

No Prior Auth Required

Covered without prior authorization (high confidence)

Key Coverage Criteria

The use of DMEK, DSEK, DSAEK and DMAEK, is consideredmedically necessaryfor the treatment of disorders of the corneal endothelium, including but not limited to the following:
Fuchs’ endothelial dystrophy;
Aphakic and pseudophakic bullous keratopathy (corneal edema following cataract extraction);
Failure or rejection of a previous corneal transplant.

1 Active Policy

ANTHEM-CG-SURG-72, Endothelial Keratoplasty

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