Does Z96.1 require prior authorization?

No, Z96.1 does not require prior authorization (high confidence). Covered without prior authorization.

`Z96.1`, Presence of intraocular lens

ICD-10-CM

No Prior Auth Required

Covered without prior authorization (high confidence)

The diagnosis code that justifies medical need must be included on the claim for refractive lenses and related items.
Final Rule 1713 items require a face-to-face encounter and a Written Order Prior to Delivery (WOPD) for specified HCPCS codes; claims lacking face-to-face and WOPD per the LCD will be denied and items delivered before receipt of a WOPD will be denied.
For anti-reflective coating (V2750), tints (V2744,V2745), oversized lenses (V2780), and polycarbonate/Trivex (V2784) when used for medical necessity (and V2784 for monocular vision), the KX modifier must be added and supporting medical necessity documentation must be available upon request; if criteria are not met the GA or GZ modifier must be used (GA if a valid ABN is on file, GZ if not).
Claim lines for anti-reflective coating, tints, oversized lenses or polycarbonate/Trivex billed without a KX, GA or GZ modifier will be rejected as missing information.

Refractive lenses are covered when used to restore vision normally provided by the natural lens in individuals who lack the organic lens because of surgical removal or congenital absence.
Coverage of refractive lenses applies even if the surgical removal of the natural lens occurred before Medicare entitlement.
Ophthalmic biometry using CPT 76519 (A-scan) or CPT 92136 (optical coherence biometry) is payable under Medicare Part B when performed for intraocular lens (IOL) power calculation.
The global service (76519 or 92136 global) is payable in the office (place of service 11) and independent clinic (49).
The technical component (TC) of CPT 76519 or 92136 is payable in the office (11), independent clinic (49), federally qualified health center (50), and rural health clinic (72).
The professional component (26) of CPT 76519 is payable in office (11), off-campus outpatient hospital (19), inpatient hospital (21), on-campus outpatient hospital (22), ambulatory surgical center (24), and independent clinic (49).

CGS-J15-L34181, Ophthalmic Biometry for Intraocular Lens Power Calculation

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CGS-J18-L34181, Ophthalmic Biometry for Intraocular Lens Power Calculation

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CIGNA-0125, Intraocular Lens Implant

A52499, Refractive Lenses - Policy Article

A57070, Billing and Coding: Ophthalmic Biometry for Intraocular Lens Power Calculation

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