Does H44.50 require prior authorization?

No, H44.50 does not require prior authorization (high confidence). Code is covered without prior authorization.

`H44.50` — Unspecified degenerated conditions of globe

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.
Fundus photography (CPT 92250, 92228) is covered when medical necessity is documented in the patient's medical record including relevant history, physical exam, results of pertinent tests, an interpretation/report, and retained copies of the photographs.
Extended ophthalmoscopy (CPT 92201, 92202) is covered when medical necessity is documented per-eye with a retinal drawing that meets the policy specifications, relevant history, physical exam, and test results recorded.

A57637 — Billing and Coding: Visual Field Examination

J09

L33766 — Visual Field Examination

J09

A53060 — Billing and Coding: Ophthalmology: Extended Ophthalmoscopy and Fundus Photography

A57071 — Billing and Coding: Ophthalmology: Posterior Segment Imaging (Extended Ophthalmoscopy and Fundus Photography)

L34399 — Ophthalmology: Posterior Segment Imaging (Extended Ophthalmoscopy and Fundus Photography)

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