HCPCS Code V2783: Lens, Index Greater Than or Equal to 1.66 Plastic or Greater Than or Equal to 1.80 Glass, Excludes Polycarbonate, Per Lens

Learn about the HCPCS code V2783 for "lens, index greater than or equal to 1.66 plastic or greater than or equal to 1.80 glass, excludes polycarbonate, per lens."

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## **What is the HCPCS code V2783 for?** The HCPCS code V2783 is a V code. V codes are part of this cluster that are meant to designate vision, hearing, and speech-language pathology services, such as getting contact lenses or contact lens modifications, low vision aids, intraocular lenses, toric or prism ballasts, adding resistant coating, distance vision telescopic glasses, and other compound lens systems, and more. For this code specifically, the code description designates a lens with an index greater than or equal to 1.66 plastic lens material, or greater than or equal to 1.80 glass material, per lens, but excluding anything with polycarbonate material. It is commonly referred to as a high-index lens. The code is used to represent the services rendered concerning it, mainly fitting and installing these lenses. High-index lenses are designed to address specific vision problems, including astigmatism, hyperopia (farsightedness), and myopia (nearsightedness). While it's primarily used to address these problems, it is also cosmetically appealing, and it's a comfortable alternative to heavier, thicker lenses. Healthcare providers will conduct a comprehensive examination of the patient's eyes to determine the specific prescription they need, measure the patient's eyes to make sure they provide the proper fit, and add the necessary adjustments, like lens tint, based on the patient's specific needs and their lifestyle.

## **Documentation requirements for V2783** Before filing a claim for this HCPCS code, it's important to make sure that you have sufficient documentation: - The full name of the patient/beneficiary - The full name and credentials of the professional who did the fitting/customizations - The patient's medical record and relevant diagnoses to support the medical necessity for a high-index lens. This may include information concerning objective refractive error and the patient's intolerance for thick lenses - Documentation of the prescription specifics and any add-ons that were added

## **Billing requirements for V2783** Besides the documentation requirements above, please take note of the following: - You must add any relevant ICD codes concerning the patient's vision (if applicable) - Only one lens code may be billed per lens. You can't bill a high-index code alongside an impact-resistant lens code - Any add-on HCPCS codes, such as for anti-reflective coating, tints, photocromatic lenses, oversized lenses, etc. They must be billed as separate line items - Use modifiers RT for the right lens, LT for the left. Please refer to the CMS coding guidelines to see if KX, GA, GY, and GZ modifiers apply to this code Please follow CMS guidelines and ensure you have everything necessary to avoid claim rejections.

## **Other similar codes** - **V2782** - Lens, index 1.54 to 1.65 plastic or 1.60 to 1.79 glass, excludes polycarbonate, per lens - **V2784** - Lens, polycarbonate or equal, any index, per lens - **V2780** - Oversized lens, per lens - **V2781** - Progressive lens, per lens - **V2410** - Variable asphericity lens, single vision, full field, glass or plastic, per lens