Does H40.1114 require prior authorization?

No, H40.1114 does not require prior authorization (high confidence). Code is covered without prior authorization.

`H40.1114` — Primary open-angle glaucoma, right eye, indeterminate stage

ICD-10-CM

No Prior Auth Required

Code is covered without prior authorization (high confidence)

Claims must be supported by medical record documentation of the patient’s diagnosis/clinical condition and justification that the selected drug, dose, and route of administration are appropriate and medically necessary for the non-oncologic indication.
Billing must comply with Medicare rules and any applicable LCD prior authorization or documentation requirements; follow any specific forms or prior authorization processes required by the LCD or payer.
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.

Anti-neoplastic (chemotherapy) agent CPT/HCPCS codes may be used to bill for administration of these drugs when given to treat non-oncologic (noncancer) diagnoses if the drug is medically necessary for the patient’s condition and consistent with the standard of medical practice.
Monoclonal antibody agents and other biologic response modifiers may be administered and billed using chemotherapy administration codes for noncancer indications when the dose, route, and clinical use are appropriate and medically necessary.
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.

L34615 — Visual Fields

J05

A55639 — Billing and Coding: Chemotherapy Agents for Non-Oncologic Conditions

J05

L37205 — Chemotherapy Drugs and their Adjuncts

J05

L34760 — Scanning Computerized Ophthalmic Diagnostic Imaging (SCODI)

J05

A56916

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