Medicine: Ophthalmology (December 2005)

December 2005 page 10a Coding Consultation:Questions and Answers Medicine: Ophthalmology (Q&A) Question Upon receipt of my 2006 CPT codebook, I realize codes 92330, Prescription, fitting, and supply of ocular prosthesis (artificial eye), with medical supervision of adaptation, and 92335, Prescription of ocular prosthesis (artificial eye) and direction of fitting and supply by independent technician, with medical supervision of adaptation, have been deleted for 2006. Therefore, in light of these code deletions, what are the appropriate codes to report for these services? AMA Comment Codes 92330 and 92335 have been deleted with instructions to use the evaluation and management...

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Article Overview

This article explains an ophthalmology coding update tied to the 2006 CPT codebook. It focuses on deleted ophthalmology codes, the related transition to other office/ophthalmology service code families, and the revision of contact lens services guidance. The piece is relevant to ophthalmology practices, coders, and billing staff who work with CPT and HCPCS Level II vision-related supply reporting.

Why This Topic Matters

It helps readers understand a coding change that affects ophthalmology service reporting and the separation of professional service components from supply reporting.

Article Sections

  1. Coding Consultation: Questions and Answers

    A Q&A format discussion of a coding change affecting ophthalmology services and related reporting practices. The section addresses how the update is described in the CPT Assistant context.

  2. Question

    The reader asks about deleted ophthalmology codes in the upcoming CPT codebook and what reporting approach applies after the change.

  3. AMA Comment

    An AMA response summarizes the update and references related ophthalmology and vision-services guidance. The discussion covers service reporting, supply reporting, and the revision of contact lens services language.

What You Will Learn

  • How the article frames a CPT ophthalmology coding update
  • Which general code families are discussed as alternatives after deletions
  • How the article connects ophthalmology service reporting with supply reporting guidance
  • What types of coding questions the AMA comment addresses in this update

Who Should Read This

  • Ophthalmology coders
  • Physician billing staff
  • Revenue cycle teams
  • Medical coding educators
  • Practice administrators

Codes Discussed

Code Ranges Discussed


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