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CPT® 92019, Under Ophthalmological Examination and Evaluation Procedures

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code 92019 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Ophthalmological Examination and Evaluation Procedures.

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The provider performs a limited eye examination with the patient under general anesthesia. He may or may not manipulate the globe for passive range of motion or to aid in diagnostic exam. He performs the procedure on a child or a patient unable to cooperate with the exam to check for conditions such as glaucoma, retinal abnormalities, or tumors.

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I have been denied payment for CPT 92019 25 as included with 67314 rt I'm I billing correctly? should I use modifier 57 or 59... [ Read More ]
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Can anyone tell me on codes 92018 complete (what qualifies as complete) and 92019 (what qualifies as limited? Thanks :)... [ Read More ]
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I only use 92018 if the complete ophthalmic system including fundus is examined, anything less than that I use 92019... [ Read More ]
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what exactlyis the difference between code 92018 and 92019. I can find no discussion on the internet about what makes a limiited exam under anesthesia.... [ Read More ]
cpt 92019 in ASC's
I need to know if cpt 92019 is payable in ASC? We had a doc do Ophthalmological exam and evaluation under anesthesia. I appreciate the info. Vickie... [ Read More ]
Opthalmology coding help please!
I stand corrected mbort.... my experience is with surgery centers with mainly Medicare patients so I appreciate being reminded that if contracted 92018 and 92019 are billable but rarely get paid....:)... [ Read More ]
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