Does D57.812 require prior authorization?

No, D57.812 does not require prior authorization (high confidence). Code is covered without prior authorization.

`D57.812` — Other sickle-cell disorders with splenic sequestration

ICD-10-CM

No Prior Auth Required

Code is covered without prior authorization (high confidence)

Document general ophthalmoscopy and biomicroscopy findings in the medical record even when these services are included in extended ophthalmoscopy and not separately billed.
For extended ophthalmoscopy, include a drawing or equivalent documentation that demonstrates the extended nature of the exam to support separate payment.
Orders for CPT 92227 and CPT 92228 must be from the treating physician or other treating practitioner acting within the scope of license and Medicare requirements and this order must be documented in the record.
When extended ophthalmoscopy is performed during a global surgery period and is unrelated to the surgical condition, document the unrelatedness and report modifier -76 or -79 as appropriate.

Extended ophthalmoscopy (CPT 92201, 92202) is payable when documented as an extended ophthalmoscopy that meets indicated standards (e.g., includes a retinal drawing or equivalent documentation) beyond a general ophthalmologic exam.
Fundus photography (CPT 92227, CPT 92228) is covered when ordered by the treating physician or other treating practitioner acting within the scope of his/her license and Medicare requirements.
CPT 92227 is covered when used to evaluate asymptomatic patients at risk with known disease likely to cause retinal disease (e.g., diabetes mellitus) when ordered by the treating physician.
CPT 92228 is a covered service when ordered by the treating physician or other treating practitioner acting within the scope of license and Medicare requirements.
Billing and coding for intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) should follow the Local Coverage Determination (LCD) L34580 and the billing/coding guidelines in this article as a complement to that LCD.
Fundus photography is covered when medical necessity is documented in the medical record, including relevant history, exam, diagnostic test results, and retention of the photographs and an interpretation/report.

A57592 — Billing and Coding: Non-Invasive Cerebrovascular Studies

J05

A57110 — Billing and Coding: MolDX: Blood Product Molecular Antigen Typing

J05

L35753 — Non-Invasive Cerebrovascular Studies

J05

A57483 — Billing and Coding: Visual Fields

J05

L34615

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