Does H40.1130 require prior authorization?

No, H40.1130 does not require prior authorization (high confidence). Code is covered without prior authorization.

`H40.1130` — Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, stage unspecified

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.
SCODI (CPT 92133) is covered when performed to evaluate or monitor optic nerve damage/optic neuropathy.
SCODI (CPT 92134) is covered for management of retinal diseases including wet age-related macular degeneration/choroidal neovascularization, macular edema, diabetic retinopathy (proliferative and nonproliferative), branch retinal vein occlusion, central retinal vein occlusion, and cystoid macular edema.

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

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L34760 — Scanning Computerized Ophthalmic Diagnostic Imaging (SCODI)

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A56548 — Billing and Coding: Corneal Pachymetry

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A56537 — Billing and Coding: Scanning Computerized Ophthalmic Diagnostic Imaging (SCODI)

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