National Coverage Determination (NCD) for Computer Enhanced Perimetry (80.9)

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Tracking Information

Publication Number

100-3

Manual Section Number

80.9

Manual Section Title

Computer Enhanced Perimetry

Version Number

Effective Date of this Version

2/15/1984

Description Information

Benefit Category

Diagnostic Tests (other)

Please Note: This may not be an exhaustive list of all applicable Medicare benefit categories for this item or service.

Item/Service Description

Computer enchanced perimetry involves the use of a micro-computer to measure visual sensitivity at preselected locations in the visual field.

Indications and Limitations of Coverage

It is a covered service when used in assessing visual fields in patients with glaucoma or other neuropathologic defects.

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