Advanced Search

Ophthalmology and Optometry Coding Alert

Reader Question:

Specialty Contact Lens Fit

Published on Sat Jul 01, 2000

Question: Is there a code for a non-medical specialty contact lens fit (i.e., bifocals)?

Nevada Subscriber

Answer: There are two codes, 92310 (prescription of optical and physical characteristics of and fitting of contact lens, with medical supervision of adaptation; corneal lens, both eyes, except for aphakia) and 92313 (prescription of optical and physical characteristics of and fitting of contact lens, with medical supervision of adaptation; corneoscleral lens) to report contact lens fitting for a phakic patient.

Phakic refers to a patient who has either their own natural lens or an intraocular lens (IOL) that was placed as part of cataract surgery. The aphakic patient does not have a natural lens or IOL. Code 92310 refers to a corneal lens, and 92313 refers to a corneoscleral lens. To report only the supply of the contact lens, use 92391 (supply of contact lenses, except prosthesis for aphakia).
You’ve reached your limit of free articles. Already a subscriber? Log in.
Not a subscriber? Subscribe today to continue reading this article. Plus, you’ll get:
  • Simple explanations of current healthcare regulations and payer programs
  • Real-world reporting scenarios solved by our expert coders
  • Industry news, such as MAC and RAC activities, the OIG Work Plan, and CERT reports
  • Instant access to every article ever published in your eNewsletter
  • 6 annual AAPC-approved CEUs*
  • The latest updates for CPT®, ICD-10-CM, HCPCS Level II, NCCI edits, modifiers, compliance, technology, practice management, and more
*CEUs available with select eNewsletters.

Other Articles in this issue of

Ophthalmology and Optometry Coding Alert

View All