Does H40.1291 require prior authorization?

No, H40.1291 does not require prior authorization (high confidence). Code is covered without prior authorization.

`H40.1291` — Low-tension glaucoma, unspecified eye, mild stage

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.
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.
Visual field examinations are covered when reasonable and necessary as defined by Local Coverage Determination (LCD) L33766.

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

J05

L34760 — Scanning Computerized Ophthalmic Diagnostic Imaging (SCODI)

J05

A57637 — Billing and Coding: Visual Field Examination

J09

L33766 — Visual Field Examination

J09

A53060

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