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Emergency Department Coding:

Eye FBR Claims for E/M Evidence

Published on Wed May 06, 2026

Question: A patient presents to the emergency department (ED) complaining of pain in their right eye with tearing and burning. The patient was working in the yard, mowing and trimming, earlier in the day without protective eye covering. The patient does not use any eye medications. On exam, the ED physician notes the patient’s visual acuity is diminished in the [...]
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