HCPCS V2745 is officially defined as "Addition to lens; tint, any color, solid, gradient or equal, excludes photochromatic, any lens material, per lens." HCPCS V2745 is referenced in 2 tracked payer policy changes from Alaska Medicaid and Independence Blue Cross. For billers and coders, staying current on payer-specific coverage criteria, reimbursement rules, and prior-authorization requirements for HCPCS V2745 is critical to clean claim submission. Each entry below links to the full policy analysis with effective dates and action steps.
Alaska Medicaid has clarified vision service authorization requirements and provided specific guidance on how to properly complete authorization requests. The policy specifies which vision products require prior authorization and requires providers to indicate the reason for authorization in box 16 of the form.
This is a reissue of MA07.029e with no substantive changes to coverage criteria or billing requirements. The policy was reissued on 12/19/2025 as part of Independence Blue Cross's annual review process for Medicare Advantage plans in New Jersey. The most recent material change was 10/01/2023, when HCPCS code V2526 (Contact lens, hydrophilic, with blue-violet filter, per lens) was added.
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