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Wiki E/M codes vs eye exam codes

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I have always worked in specialties other than opthalmology. So I am reaching out to the eye coders out there. In an opthalmology practice is it ever appropriate to use a 99xxx e/m code instead of the 92xxx codes?

A couple examples of scenarios would be helpful along with example of documentation guidelines.
 
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Sure there are times...say someone comes in because they have something in their eye, has eye pain, has irritation, etc... The only time you use the 92XXX codes is when a medical eye exam is performed. If routine eye exam is performed then use the S codes. Hope this helps!
 
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