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92225-92226 Coding: Get to Know These Guidelines for Extended Ophthalmoscopy

Published on Wed Feb 27, 2013

With $27 on the line each time, staying on top of carrier rules is critical. Many ophthalmology coders aren’t clear on when it’s appropriate to report 92225(Ophthalmoscopy, extended, with retinal drawing [e.g., for retinal detachment, melanoma], with interpretation and report; initial) or 92226 (...subsequent). The procedure pays about $27 each time, so mistakes can add up. Read on to see [...]
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