Ophthalmology and Optometry Coding Alert
List Referring Doctor's Name for Pachymetry
Ophthalmology and Optometry Coding Alert
- Diagnostic Tests:
92225-92226 Coding: Get to Know These Guidelines for Extended Ophthalmoscopy
With $27 on the line each time, staying on top of carrier rules is critical. [...] - Practice Management:
Get Ready For OIG Scrutiny of Modifiers and More
Audit yourself before the feds come calling. Your ophthalmology practice could come under the microscope [...] - Visual Fields:
Don't Pick Intermediate VF Code When Extended Code Is Justified
Choosing between 92082 or 92083 can be tricky -- let our expert advice guide you. Even [...] - E/M Coding:
Implement These 5 Simple Steps to Boost Your E/M Bottom Line
Heads up: Dig past ‘follow-up’ for acceptable chief complaint. E/M coding might be part of [...] - You Be the Coder:
Dx for Post-LASIK Cataracts
Question: A patient who has had LASIK surgery now has cataracts. One of our ophthalmologists [...] - Reader Question:
List Referring Doctor's Name for Pachymetry
Question: I am billing pachymetry (76514, 1 unit) with a diagnosis code of 365.04 (Ocular [...] - Reader Question:
Code Finished, Not Abandoned, Photocoagulation Procedure
Question: After discussing the risks and benefits of both cryotherapy and photocoagulation for a retinal [...] - Reader Question:
No New Code Describes Paperwork
Question: I’ve heard that CPT® has a new code for reviewing records separate from an [...] - Reader Question:
Inform Patients Before Collecting Co-Pays Up Front
Question: One of our providers returned from a meeting, saying he had talked to other [...]
