Does H30.043 require prior authorization?

No, H30.043 does not require prior authorization (high confidence). Covered without prior authorization.

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`H30.043`, Focal chorioretinal inflammation, macular or paramacular, bilateral

ICD-10-CM

Prior Authorization

No Prior Auth Required

Covered without prior authorization (high confidence)

Documentation Required

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.

Key Coverage Criteria

Scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging (SCODI) is covered when the service meets the medical necessity criteria and is included within Local Coverage Determination L34380.
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.
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).

20 Active Policies

CGS-J15-L34399, Ophthalmology: Posterior Segment Imaging (Extended Ophthalmoscopy and Fundus Photography)

J15

CGS-J15-L34175, Ophthalmic Angiography (Fluorescein and Indocyanine Green)

J15

CGS-J15-L38992, Electroretinography (ERG)

J15

CGS-J15-L34061, Scanning Computerized Ophthalmic Diagnostic Imaging (SCODI)

J15

CGS-J15-L34394, Visual Fields Testing

J15

CGS-J18-L34061, Scanning Computerized Ophthalmic Diagnostic Imaging (SCODI)

J18

CGS-J18-L34399, Ophthalmology: Posterior Segment Imaging (Extended Ophthalmoscopy and Fundus Photography)

J18

CGS-J18-L34394, Visual Fields Testing

J18

CGS-J18-L34175, Ophthalmic Angiography (Fluorescein and Indocyanine Green)

J18

CGS-J18-L38992, Electroretinography (ERG)

J18

WPS-J5-L34760, Scanning Computerized Ophthalmic Diagnostic Imaging (SCODI)

WPS-J5-L34615, Visual Fields

A57483, Billing and Coding: Visual Fields

WPS-J5-L37015, Visual Electrophysiology Testing

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

A57599, Billing and Coding: Visual Electrophysiology Testing

NGS-J6-L34380, Scanning Computerized Ophthalmic Diagnostic Imaging (SCODI)

NGS-J6-L33574, Visual Fields Testing

NGS-J6-L33567, Ophthalmology: Posterior Segment Imaging (Extended Ophthalmoscopy and Fundus Photography)

A56537, Billing and Coding: Scanning Computerized Ophthalmic Diagnostic Imaging (SCODI)

`H30.043`, Focal chorioretinal inflammation, macular or paramacular, bilateral

Prior Authorization

Documentation Required

Key Coverage Criteria

20 Active Policies

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H30.043, Focal chorioretinal inflammation, macular or paramacular, bilateral

Prior Authorization

Documentation Required

Key Coverage Criteria

20 Active Policies

Related Codes

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`H30.043`, Focal chorioretinal inflammation, macular or paramacular, bilateral