H18.521 — Epithelial (juvenile) corneal dystrophy, right eye
ICD-10-CM
Prior Authorization
No Prior Auth Required
Code is covered without prior authorization (high confidence)
Documentation Required
- 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.
Key Coverage Criteria
- 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.
- External ocular photography is covered when ordered by an authorized/referring provider to document, diagnose, or monitor an ocular condition and when medical record documentation supports medical necessity.
- External ocular photographs are covered to track changes in a patient's ocular condition provided changes are documented in writing and compared to prior photographs when available.
13 Active Policies
L34615 — Visual Fields
J05
A57483 — Billing and Coding: Visual Fields
J05
A56537 — Billing and Coding: Scanning Computerized Ophthalmic Diagnostic Imaging (SCODI)
J06
L34380 — Scanning Computerized Ophthalmic Diagnostic Imaging (SCODI)
J06
A56548
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