Coding Brief: Quantitative Pupillometry (95919) (August 2023)

August 2023 pages 14-15 Coding Brief: Quantitative Pupillometry (95919) For the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) 2023 code set, code 95919 was established to report quantitative pupillometry that includes interpretation and report. From 2014 to 2021, this service was reported using code 0341T, which was subsequently deleted for the 2022 code set. For 2022, this service was reported using code 92499, Unlisted ophthalmological services or procedure. A specific code for this service, which represents an enhancement to methodology-based neurology services, was established for the CPT 2023 code set, specifically in the Medicine section. Autonomic Function Tests  95919Quantitative pupillometry with...

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Article Overview

This Coding Brief covers the CPT 2023 introduction of a dedicated code for quantitative pupillometry and places it in context with earlier reporting approaches. It is aimed at coding professionals, clinicians, and revenue cycle staff who need to understand what the article addresses, the specialty area involved, and the type of guidance provided without relying on the premium text.

Why This Topic Matters

It helps readers recognize that this neurology-related service has a specific CPT code in the 2023 code set and understand that the article discusses its placement, history, and a clinical example at a high level.

Article Sections

  1. August 2023 pages 14-15

    Introductory publication information for the article content and its placement in the source issue.

  2. Coding Brief: Quantitative Pupillometry (95919)

    Overview of the coding topic, including the CPT 2023 update, related prior reporting pathways, and the general specialty context.

  3. Autonomic Function Tests

    Discussion of the service category in which the code is placed and the general clinical purpose of the test.

  4. Clinical Example (95919) / Description of Procedure (95919)

    A combined clinical scenario and procedure overview illustrating the type of patient context and documentation considerations referenced in the article.

What You Will Learn

  • The article’s focus within CPT 2023 coding updates.
  • How the topic relates to autonomic function testing and neurology services.
  • What kinds of background and clinical context are included in the brief.
  • That the article references prior reporting pathways before the CPT 2023 code was established.

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Coding auditors
  • Physician and clinic billing staff
  • Neurology practice administrators
  • Revenue cycle professionals

Codes Discussed

Modifiers Discussed


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