Medicare Compliance & Reimbursement

Part B Coding Coach:

Vision Care: Sidestep Ophthalmoscopy Reporting Blunders With This Insight

Tip: Figure out which claims require a written interpretation of the retinal imaging. Despite new tools greatly enhancing providers’ options for treating eye conditions, diabetic retinopathy remains tricky to code. Context: Diabetic retinopathy is an eye condition that may develop in people with diabetes and uncontrolled hyperglycemia. If the retinopathy is not managed properly, it can lead to loss of [...]
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