Does H59.021 require prior authorization?

No, H59.021 does not require prior authorization (high confidence). Code is covered without prior authorization.

`H59.021` — Cataract (lens) fragments in eye following cataract surgery, right eye

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.
CPT 66982 (complex cataract extraction) is covered when the procedure requires devices or techniques not generally used in routine cataract surgery.
For diagnoses H20.21-H20.23, H21.261-H21.263, H21.29, or H21.561-H21.563, CPT 66982 may be billed if the operative note documents use of an endocapsular ring to partially occlude the pupil.

L39905 — Cataract Surgery

J05

A59805 — Billing and Coding: Cataract Surgery

J05

L33558 — Cataract Extraction

J06

A56544 — Billing and Coding: Cataract Extraction

J06

L38926 — Cataract Extraction (including Complex Cataract Surgery)

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