This FAQ addresses the following:

1. What is SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P)?
2. What are the indications for SCODI of the posterior segment?
3. Is SCODI-P covered by Medicare?
4. What CPT code should we use to describe SCODI-P?
5. How much does Medicare allow for these tests?
6. What documentation is required in the medical record to support claims for SCODI-P?
7. What payment restrictions or bundles exist with SCODI-P and other ophthalmic services?
8. How often may SCODI-P be repeated?
9. How frequently is SCODI-P performed?
10. Is the physician’s presence required while SCODI-P is being performed?