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Can You Code This Ocular Echography Case Correctly?

Published on Wed Mar 22, 2023

Question: Our ophthalmologist submitted 76510-RT for the following case, but we received a denial. Can you explain what the appropriate codes and modifiers are for this scenario? A 65-year-old patient presents with complaints of flashes of light and floaters in their right eye. The ophthalmologist performs a dilated eye examination and refers the patient to an outpatient radiology practice for an [...]
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