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Know When to Bill E/M Services Versus Eye Exam Codes

Published on Tue Jun 23, 2026

Plus — find out if you can bill both codes on the same claim. Choosing between evaluation and management (E/M) services and ophthalmological eye exam codes is one of the most common coding challenges in ophthalmology and optometry practices. Incorrect code selection can result in claim denials, undercoding, overcoding, and increased audit risk. Continue reading to gain knowledge of documentation [...]
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