Optometry Coding & Billing Alert
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Angle Kappa Measurement
Published on Tue Sep 24, 2013 
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Question: We perform a measurement called angle kappa to help in calculating and choosing a multifocal IOL with cataract surgery. Would this be a billable test as compared to the other pre-op cataract measures
(e.g., A-scan and keratometry)?
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Answer: The angle kappa measurement is incidental to the eye exam, and would not be separately billable. It is considered incidental to the work performed in 92002-92014 (Ophthalmological services: medical examination and evaluation…) or the appropriate E/M code (992xx, Office or other outpatient visit…)
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