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Alaska MedicaidMedicaid · Prior Auth · Program Update · AK · Optometry, OphthalmologyMedium impact

Alaska Medicaid Vision Services Coverage for High Index Lenses

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immediately
Effective date
Sep 1, 2022
Identified
Jun 21, 2026

Summary

Alaska Medicaid now requires prior authorization for high index lenses using specific HCPCS codes V2782 or V2783, replacing the previous miscellaneous code V2799. High index lenses are only covered when correction in either eye is +/- 6.75 diopters or greater.

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What to do

immediately · 4 steps
01Stop using HCPCS code V2799 for high index lens authorization requests.
02Use only V2782 or V2783 with RT/LT modifiers on Vision Service Authorization Request form.
03Submit completed forms to Conduent SA unit at 907.644.8131.
04Update billing system to require prior authorization for high index lenses when prescription is +/- 6.75 diopters or greater.

Codes mentioned

V2782V2783V2799

Original notice

Alaska Medicaid Vision Services Coverage for High Index Lenses
extranet-sp.dhss.alaska.gov · Always check the source before changing claims.
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Related changes

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Clarification for Vision Service AuthorizationMediumEffective Nov 26, 2025 · Prior AuthorizationBrowse every Alaska Medicaid change in the policy list

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