Ophthalmology and Optometry Coding Alert

CCI Update:

Watch for Corneal Ring Segment, Collagen Cross-Linking Bundles

Tip: You can report a Column 2 code with a Column 1 code – but only under certain circumstances. As of Jan. 1, ophthalmology coders have several new CPT® codes to add to their coding arsenals. And also as of Jan. 1, coders have a new set of rules from the Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) about which codes can be reported [...]
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