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Ophthalmology and Optometry Coding Alert

Boost 92135 Pay With This Insider Advice

Published on Sun Jan 24, 2010

Get expert answers for your most common SLGT coding questions. If your ophthalmologists are using scanning laser glaucoma testing (SLGT) for early detection of eye disease, you've probably found that getting proper reimbursement for this newer technology is a challenge. Take a look at these expert answers to ensure you're up to speed on how to avoid three most-common SLGT coding pitfalls: Question 1: Should I report all SLGTs the same? Answer: There are several technologies that the ophthalmologist may use to get diagnostic images through SLGTs. The trick is that you should not base your coding on the type of SLGT you use. CPT has one code to describe all SLGTs: 92135 (Scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging, posterior segment [e.g., scanning laser] with interpretation and report, unilateral). You would report this code for any scanning laser testing. Question 2: How should I code if the ophthalmologist only interprets the [...]
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