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HCPCS/CPT C1839, Iris prosthesis | Prior Auth Required

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`C1839`, Iris prosthesis

HCPCS/CPT

Prior Authorization

Prior Auth Required

Code explicitly requires prior authorization (high confidence)

Documentation Required

No documentation requirements or coverage-qualifying clinical criteria are specified in this CPB. (The policy declares these devices/interventions experimental and investigational and lists codes and diagnoses as not covered.)

4 Active Policies

ANTHEM-SURG.00156, SURG.00156 Implanted Artificial Iris Devices

AETNA-CPB-0713, Artificial Retina and Artificial Iris

EVICORE-HPLAN-CIGNA-1815296EE67F, Cigna Comprehensive Code List - Effective 03/07/2026

EVICORE-HPLAN-CIGNA-57D571603CB4, Cigna Commercial Other Services Code List - Effective 03/07/2026

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