Ophthalmology and Optometry Coding Alert

Reader Question:

76529 Requires Documentation of Need for Eye Ultrasound

Published on Fri Mar 02, 2012

Question: During surgery, the ophthalmologist performed an ultrasound of the patient's eye to locate a foreign body. How should I code these services?

Nevada Subscriber

Answer: You should report 76529 (Ophthalmic ultrasonic foreign body localization) along with the appropriate foreign body removal procedure (65205--65265).

The Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) doesn't bundle these codes, and payers should pay for both. Be sure documentation supports the need for ultrasound localization.

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