Ocular Photography - External
J15 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
18 active Medicare policies list H21.253, and 3 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
JJ · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JM · Effective Oct 1, 2015
J15 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
J6 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JK · Effective Oct 1, 2015
J6 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JK · Effective Oct 1, 2015
J9 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
3 policies from 1 payer
Summary of the payer’s published policy. Not a coverage determination — confirm with the payer before submitting.
| Policy | Effective | Status of H21.253 |
|---|---|---|
| External Ocular Photography | Not recorded | Covered |
| Gonioscopy | Not recorded | Covered |
| Visual Field Testing | Not recorded | Covered |
J5 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
J8 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
National · Effective May 7, 2026
National · Effective Oct 1, 2025
J6 · Effective Oct 1, 2025
National · Effective Nov 6, 2025
J6 · Effective Oct 1, 2025
J9 · Effective Oct 1, 2025
J5 · Effective Oct 1, 2025