Ophthalmology and Optometry Coding Alert

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Eye 92100 for Diurnal Curve Testing

Question: Our ophthalmologist checked pressures over the course of several hours for glaucoma, and recorded “diurnal curve testing.” Which code applies to this? Codify Subscriber Answer: You can report 92100 (Serial tonometry (separate procedure) with multiple measurements of intraocular pressure over an extended time period with interpretation and report, same day (eg, diurnal curve or medical treatment of acute elevation [...]
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