AMA CPT® Assistant - 1998 Issue 6 (June)
Medicine, 92065 (Q&A) (June 1998)
June 1998 page 10h Coding Consultation Medicine, 92065 (Q&A) Question What is the intent of code 92065 ? Do you report it once per entire episode of training or each time the patient comes in for training? AMA Comment From a CPT coding perspective, code 92065 would be reported for each individual training session provided by the physician. CPT code 92065 is intended to report orthoptic and/or pleoptic training, with continuing medical direction and evaluation. The physician prescribes exercises to correct ocular problems (eg, ocular motor misalignment). The physician then trains the patient to perform therapeutic exercises to try...
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Article Overview
This article is a short CPT coding consultation for the medicine section. It explains the topic area, the clinical context for the service, and the kind of reporting question addressed, making it useful for coders, auditors, and reimbursement staff working with ophthalmic training services and CPT guidance.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps readers understand how the article frames a specific CPT medicine service and the type of reporting issue being clarified, without replacing the premium content.
What You Will Learn
- The general purpose and scope of the CPT service discussed
- The clinical context in which the service is described
- The type of reporting question addressed in the consultation format
- How CPT Assistant frames guidance for medicine-related coding questions
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Billing staff
- Compliance staff
- Physician practices
- Ophthalmology practice staff
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