Ophthalmology and Optometry Coding Alert

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Can You Report 92002 and 99204 Together?

Question: We’re confused about what codes we would report for an office visit. Can we bill 92002 and 99204 together for the same patient on the same date of service? The same ophthalmologist provided both services. Virginia Subscriber Answer: No. You cannot bill these two codes together because they indicate the same type of service — a new patient visit. [...]
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