Ophthalmology and Optometry Coding Alert

CCI Update:

CCI Lays Down the Law on IV Codes

CPT® 96361, 96366, 96367, 96368 bundles effect codes in virtually all specialties. Ophthalmic surgeons may very rarely, if ever, use IV therapy during procedures – but the latest set of edits from the Correct Coding Initiative, version 22.1, effective April 1, want to make sure you don’t report the IV codes separately in any case. CPT® codes 96361 (Intravenous infusion, [...]
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