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Check Z01.0 Series for Vision Screenings

Published on Fri Jan 22, 2021

Question: A 12-year-old patient presented to our eye care practice after failing a school vision screening. The optometrist noted no issues with the patient’s vision and determined that the patient had no abnormalities. Which diagnosis code applies? New Jersey Subscriber Answer: In this situation, you’ll turn to the Z01.0 (Encounter for examination of eyes and vision) category, where you’ll find [...]
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