This FAQ addresses the following:

1. What is SCODI of the posterior segment performed with Heidelberg Engineering’s SPECTRALIS®?
2. Does Medicare cover SCODI of the posterior segment?
3. Is the physician’s presence required while SCODI-P is being performed?
4. What documentation is required in the medical record to support claims for SCODI-P?
5. What CPT codes should we use to describe SCODI-P?
6. How much does Medicare allow for these tests?
7. What payment restrictions or bundles exist for SCODI-P and other ophthalmic services?
8. How often may SCODI-P be repeated?
9. If coverage for SCODI-P is unlikely or uncertain, how should we proceed?