Does H18.233 require prior authorization?

No, H18.233 does not require prior authorization (high confidence). Code is covered without prior authorization.

`H18.233` — Secondary corneal edema, bilateral

ICD-10-CM

No Prior Auth Required

Code is covered without prior authorization (high confidence)

The diagnosis code(s) billed must best describe the patient’s condition for which the SCODI service was performed.
The patient's medical record must contain documentation that fully supports the medical necessity for SCODI services included within LCD L34380, including relevant medical history, physical examination, and results of pertinent diagnostic tests or procedures.
For services requiring a referring or ordering physician, the name and NPI of the referring/ordering physician must be reported on the claim.
For services requiring a referring/ordering physician, the name and NPI of the referring/ordering physician must be reported on the claim.

Scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging (SCODI) is covered when the service meets the medical necessity criteria and is included within Local Coverage Determination L34380.
Corneal pachymetry (measurement of corneal thickness) is covered to evaluate patients with a diagnosis of increased intraocular pressure.
Repeat corneal pachymetry is covered after interval corneal trauma or corneal surgery to reassess corneal thickness.
Corneal pachymetry is generally covered when performed as indicated by current medical literature or accepted standards of practice for clinical management.
When distinct clinical circumstances require both SCODI (CPT 92133 or 92134) and fundus photography (CPT 92250) to evaluate or treat the patient, both procedures may be reported together with modifier 59 to indicate a distinct procedural service.
SCODI (CPT 92133, 92134) is considered medically reasonable and necessary for evaluation of retinal disorders, glaucoma, and anterior segment disorders as documented in LCD L34760.

A57483 — Billing and Coding: Visual Fields

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L34760 — Scanning Computerized Ophthalmic Diagnostic Imaging (SCODI)

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A56916 — Billing and Coding: Scanning Computerized Ophthalmic Diagnostic Imaging (SCODI)

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L34615 — Visual Fields

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L34380

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