Ocular Photography - External
J15 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
10 active Medicare policies list H16.001, and 5 commercial payer policies list it. See each policy's status for the code and its official source. Listing a code is not a coverage decision: read each policy’s source for the requirements that apply.
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J15 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
J6 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JK · Effective Oct 1, 2015
J5 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
J8 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
J9 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
National · Effective Sep 3, 2026
J6 · Effective Apr 1, 2026
J5 · Effective Apr 30, 2026
5 policies from 2 payers
Summary of the payer’s published policy. Not a coverage determination — confirm with the payer before submitting.
| Policy | Effective | Status of H16.001 |
|---|---|---|
| Corneal Graft and Amniotic Membrane Transplantation, Corneal Stromal Lenticule Transplantation, Limbal Stem Cell Transplantation, or Sural Nerve Grafting for Ocular Indications | May 5, 2023 | Covered |
| Fluocinolone Acetonide Intra-vitreal Implant (Retisert, Yutiq and Iluvien) | Jan 5, 2024 | Covered |
| Immune Globulins for Post-Exposure Prophylaxis | Sep 21, 2023 | Covered |
| Polymerase Chain Reaction Testing: Selected Indications | Feb 9, 2024 | Covered |
| Policy | Effective | Status of H16.001 |
|---|---|---|
J9 · Effective Oct 1, 2025
| Products for Wound Healing and Soft Tissue Grafting: Medically Necessary Uses |
|---|
| Aug 27, 2026 |
| Covered |