Does H52.229 require prior authorization?

No, H52.229 does not require prior authorization (medium confidence). Covered without prior authorization by at least one policy, though another does not cover it.

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`H52.229`, Regular astigmatism, unspecified eye

ICD-10-CM

Prior Authorization

No Prior Auth Required

Covered without prior authorization by at least one policy, though another does not cover it (medium confidence)

Documentation Required

Appropriate ICD-10 diagnosis code(s) corresponding to a covered indication must be submitted with the procedural code(s).
For Artisan phakic IOLs: documentation of myopia range (-5 to -20 D), astigmatism <= 2.5 D at spectacle plane, anterior chamber depth (ACD) >= 3.2 mm, and documented stability of refraction for the prior 6 months (spherical equivalent change <= 0.50 D).
For Visian ICL: documentation of age (21 to 45 years), myopia range (-3.0 to <= -15.0 D or reduction of > -15.0 to -20.0 D), astigmatism <= 2.5 D at spectacle plane, ACD >= 3.00 mm, and a stable refractive history within 0.5 D for 1 year prior to implantation.

For CXL: documentation of progressive keratoconus or corneal ectasia (evidence of progression used in referenced trials), and when using epithelium-off technique, documentation consistent with accepted protocol (e.g., corneal thickness considerations — note: conventional Dresden protocol recommends minimum corneal thickness threshold of 400 μm).

Key Coverage Criteria

Correction of surgically induced astigmatism with a corneal relaxing incision (including limbal relaxing incisions) or corneal wedge resection when both of the following criteria are met: The member had previous penetrating keratoplasty (corneal transplant) within the past 60 months or cataract surgery within the last 36 months; AND both of the following criteria are met: The degree of astigmatism must be 3.00 diopters or greater; and The member must be intolerant of glasses or contact lenses.
Phototherapeutic keratectomy (PTK) is medically necessary for corneal scars and opacities (including post-traumatic, post-infectious, post-surgical, and secondary to pathology).
Phototherapeutic keratectomy (PTK) is medically necessary for epithelial membrane dystrophy.
Phototherapeutic keratectomy (PTK) is medically necessary for irregular corneal surfaces due to Salzmann's nodular degeneration or keratoconus nodules.
Phototherapeutic keratectomy (PTK) is medically necessary for recurrent corneal erosions when more conservative measures (e.g., lubricants, hypertonic saline, patching, bandage contact lenses, gentle debridement of severely aberrant epithelium) have failed to halt the erosions.
Phototherapeutic keratectomy (PTK) is medically necessary for superficial corneal dystrophy (including granular, lattice, and Reis-Bückler's dystrophy).

4 Active Policies

ANTHEM-CG-SURG-77, Refractive Surgery

AMBETTER-CP.VP.13-Attachment-A-Refractive-Hardware, Preventive (Routine) Eye Examination Attachment A: Refractive Hardware

CIGNA-0125, Intraocular Lens Implant

AETNA-CPB-0023, Corneal Remodeling

`H52.229`, Regular astigmatism, unspecified eye

Prior Authorization

Documentation Required

Key Coverage Criteria

4 Active Policies

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H52.229, Regular astigmatism, unspecified eye

Prior Authorization

Documentation Required

Key Coverage Criteria

4 Active Policies

Related Codes

Have a follow-up question?

`H52.229`, Regular astigmatism, unspecified eye