Does Z02.0 require prior authorization?

No, Z02.0 does not require prior authorization (low confidence). No active coverage policies found for this code.

`Z02.0`, Encounter for examination for admission to educational institution

ICD-10-CM

No Prior Auth Required

No active coverage policies found for this code (low confidence)

Document patient age to demonstrate eligibility for screening (e.g., 3 years of age; 4–5 years with inability to cooperate).
Document evidence of inability to cooperate with routine acuity screening for children 4 to 5 years old when applicable (examples given: intellectual disability, developmental delay, severe behavioral disorders).
Document that photoscreening was performed (including type of instrument and whether remote or on-site analysis was used) and result (normal/abnormal/unreadable).
Document referral for a complete eye examination when photoscreening findings are abnormal.

Aetna considers one ocular photoscreening medically necessary for screening all children 3 years of age.
Aetna considers one ocular photoscreening medically necessary for screening children 4 to 5 years of age who are unable to cooperate with routine acuity screening (e.g., intellectual disability, developmental delay, and severe behavioral disorders).
CPT codes covered if selection criteria are met: 99174 (Instrument-based ocular screening (eg, photoscreening, automated refraction), bilateral; with remote analysis and report) and 99177 (with on-site analysis).
ICD-10 codes covered if selection criteria are met (not all-inclusive): H53.001 - H54.8 (Visual disturbances, blindness and low vision).
ICD-10 codes covered if selection criteria are met (not all-inclusive): P07.00 - P07.32 (Disorders of newborn related to short gestation and low birth weight, not elsewhere classified).
ICD-10 codes covered if selection criteria are met (not all-inclusive): Z00.129 (Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings).

CIGNA-0557, COVID-19: In Vitro Diagnostic Testing

AETNA-CPB-0689, Ocular Photoscreening

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