Medicare Reimbursement for Visual Field Testing

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Topic: Visual Fields

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Updated: 05/29/2019

This FAQ addresses the following:

What is visual field testing with the Humphrey® Field Analyzer (HFA™)?
Does Medicare cover visual field testing?
Does NCD 80.9 supersede information in the local policy if my MAC publishes a more detailed policy?
Is visual field testing covered for glaucoma suspect or age-related macular degeneration (AMD)?
What documentation is required in the medical record to support claims for visual field?
Is the physician’s presence required during visual field testing?
What are the CPT codes for visual fields, and how do you distinguish between them?
What does Medicare allow for testing with the HFA?
May I perform other tests or services on the same day as a visual field?
If coverage of visual fields is unlikely or uncertain, how should we proceed?

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The reimbursement information is provided by Corcoran Consulting Group based on publicly available information from CMS, the AMA, and other sources. The reader is strongly encouraged to review federal and state laws, regulations, code sets, and official instructions promulgated by Medicare and other payers. This document is not an official source nor is it a complete guide on reimbursement. Although we believe this information is accurate at the time of publication, the reader is reminded that this information, including references and hyperlinks, changes over time, and may be incorrect at any time following publication.

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