AMA CPT® Assistant - 2005 Issue 6 (June)

Radiology (June 2005)

June 2005 page 11 Coding Consultation:Questions and Answers Radiology, 76514 (Q&A) Question Is an ophthalmic ultrasound to determine corneal thickness (corneal pachymetry) considered part of a general ophthalmological service? AMA Comment From a CPT coding perspective, CPT code 76514, Ophthalmic ultrasound, echography, diagnostic; corneal pachymetry, unilateral or bilateral determination of corneal thickness, may be reported in addition to the general ophthalmological services codes (ie, 92002, 92004, 92012, and 92014) and the Office or Other Outpatient Services Codes (99201-99215) with the appropriate modifier appended. Radiology (June 2005). CPT® Assistant. 2005; June 2005 page 11 ...

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