Does H44.611 require prior authorization?

No, H44.611 does not require prior authorization (high confidence). Covered without prior authorization.

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`H44.611`, Retained (old) magnetic foreign body in anterior chamber, right eye

ICD-10-CM

Prior Authorization

No Prior Auth Required

Covered without prior authorization (high confidence)

Documentation Required

Document general ophthalmoscopy and biomicroscopy findings in the medical record even when these services are included in extended ophthalmoscopy and not separately billed.
For extended ophthalmoscopy, include a drawing or equivalent documentation that demonstrates the extended nature of the exam to support separate payment.
Orders for CPT 92227 and CPT 92228 must be from the treating physician or other treating practitioner acting within the scope of license and Medicare requirements and this order must be documented in the record.

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.

Key Coverage Criteria

Extended ophthalmoscopy (CPT 92201, 92202) is payable when documented as an extended ophthalmoscopy that meets indicated standards (e.g., includes a retinal drawing or equivalent documentation) beyond a general ophthalmologic exam.
Fundus photography (CPT 92227, CPT 92228) is covered when ordered by the treating physician or other treating practitioner acting within the scope of his/her license and Medicare requirements.
CPT 92227 is covered when used to evaluate asymptomatic patients at risk with known disease likely to cause retinal disease (e.g., diabetes mellitus) when ordered by the treating physician.
CPT 92228 is a covered service when ordered by the treating physician or other treating practitioner acting within the scope of license and Medicare requirements.
Scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging (SCODI) is covered when the service meets the medical necessity criteria and is included within Local Coverage Determination L34380.
Fundus photography is covered when medical necessity is documented in the medical record, including relevant history, exam, diagnostic test results, and retention of the photographs and an interpretation/report.

17 Active Policies

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

J15

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

J18

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

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

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

A56726, Billing and Coding: Ophthalmology: Posterior Segment Imaging (Extended Ophthalmoscopy and Fundus Photography)

A57637, Billing and Coding: Visual Field Examination

FIRST_COAST-L33766, Visual Field Examination

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

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

AMBETTER-CP.VP.63, Visual Field Testing

A53060, Billing and Coding: Ophthalmology: Extended Ophthalmoscopy and Fundus Photography

AMBETTER-CP.VP.29, Fundus Photography

A57071, Billing and Coding: Ophthalmology: Posterior Segment Imaging (Extended Ophthalmoscopy and Fundus Photography)

A57204, Billing and Coding: MRI and CT Scans of the Head and Neck

AMBETTER-CP.VP.26, Extended Ophthalmoscopy

AMBETTER-CP.VP.14, Scanning Computerized Opthalmic Diagnostic Imaging

`H44.611`, Retained (old) magnetic foreign body in anterior chamber, right eye

Prior Authorization

Documentation Required

Key Coverage Criteria

17 Active Policies

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H44.611, Retained (old) magnetic foreign body in anterior chamber, right eye

Prior Authorization

Documentation Required

Key Coverage Criteria

17 Active Policies

Related Codes

Have a follow-up question?

`H44.611`, Retained (old) magnetic foreign body in anterior chamber, right eye