D31.50 — Benign neoplasm of unspecified lacrimal gland and duct
ICD-10-CM
Prior Authorization
No Prior Auth Required
Code is covered without prior authorization (high confidence)
Documentation Required
- The patient's medical record must contain documentation that fully supports the medical necessity for the visual fields testing in accordance with the applicable LCD.
- Documentation should include relevant medical history, a physical examination, and results of pertinent diagnostic tests or procedures supporting the need for visual fields testing.
- The diagnosis code(s) reported on the claim must best describe the patient's condition for which the visual fields testing was performed.
- Refer to NCCI and OPPS requirements prior to billing Medicare to ensure coding compliance and to determine any bundling or packaging edits.
Key Coverage Criteria
- Visual field examinations are covered when reasonable and necessary as defined by Local Coverage Determination (LCD) L33766.
- Peripheral nerve blocks are covered when they meet the reasonable and necessary requirements specified in LCD L33933.
- Formal visual field testing is medically necessary for patients with a disorder of the eyelid(s) that may affect the visual field.
- Formal visual field testing is medically necessary when a visual field defect is detected on gross (confrontation) visual field testing.
- Visual field testing is medically necessary for patients with a documented diagnosis of glaucoma for baseline, monitoring progression, and assessing treatment effects.
- Visual field testing is medically necessary when glaucoma is suspected, defined by signs such as increased intraocular pressure, asymmetric IOP measurements, neuroretinal rim notching or thinning, splinter hemorrhages, or asymmetric optic discs.
6 Active Policies
A56551 — Billing and Coding: Visual Fields Testing
J06
L33574 — Visual Fields Testing
J06
A57637 — Billing and Coding: Visual Field Examination
J09
L33766 — Visual Field Examination
J09
A57788 — Billing and Coding: Peripheral Nerve Blocks
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