Coding Clarification: Remote Retinal Imaging Services (June 2021)

June 2021 page 8 Coding Clarification: Remote Retinal Imaging Services In the January 2021 issue of CPT®Assistant, the article, “Reporting Remote Retinal Imaging Procedures in 2021” discussed codes 92227-92229. The article stated, “[r]evised code 92227 is now a parent code, and codes 92228 and 92229 are child codes to code 92227.” Unfortunately, this statement has caused some general confusion, as well as confusion about the omission of the physician work involved in the procedures represented by these codes. This article will provide further clarification of these services. Ophthalmoscopy  92227Imaging of retina for detection or monitoring of disease...

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Article Overview

This article clarifies a June 2021 CPT Assistant discussion of remote retinal imaging services and related coding terminology. It is relevant to ophthalmology coders, billing staff, and clinicians who need to understand how the article frames these services, the personnel involved, and the broader context of accompanying guidance in CPT Assistant. The piece focuses on clarification of previously discussed retinal imaging codes, the operational workflow for image capture and review, and the relationship of these services to other ophthalmic reporting considerations.

Why This Topic Matters

The article helps readers understand how CPT Assistant characterizes remote retinal imaging services so they can better interpret the scope of the guidance in the context of ophthalmology coding and documentation workflows.

Article Sections

  1. Ophthalmoscopy

    This section discusses remote retinal imaging services within ophthalmology and the general distinctions among the service categories. It also addresses the workflow and personnel roles involved in image acquisition, review, interpretation, and reporting.

What You Will Learn

  • How the article frames remote retinal imaging services in CPT Assistant
  • The general workflow and personnel roles associated with retinal image acquisition and review
  • How the article situates these services within ophthalmology coding guidance
  • The broader relationship between remote retinal imaging and other ophthalmic reporting considerations

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Billing and reimbursement staff
  • Ophthalmology practices
  • Clinicians involved in retinal imaging workflows

Codes Discussed

Code Ranges Discussed


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