November 2016 page 9a
Medicine: Ophthalmology
Question: What are the specific elements of a complete visual system examination as part of the comprehensive ophthalmological services?
Answer: CPT guidelines do not define the elements of "complete" visual system examination, but do describe what constitutes "comprehensive ophthalmological services." Codes 92004, Ophthalmological services: medical examination and evaluation with initiation of diagnostic and treatment program; comprehensive, new patient, 1 or more visits, and code 92014, Ophthalmological services: medical examination and evaluation, with initiation or continuation of diagnostic and treatment program; comprehensive, established patient, 1 or more visits, describe comprehensive ophthalmological services that...
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Article Overview
This article explains how CPT frames comprehensive ophthalmological services and the overall scope of a complete visual system examination. It is useful for ophthalmology practices, coders, and auditors who need to understand the general categories of service elements discussed in CPT Assistant guidance.
Why This Topic Matters
Ophthalmology billing often depends on how a visit is characterized at a high level. This article helps readers understand the broad structure of comprehensive ophthalmological services and the type of CPT guidance that governs them.
Article Sections
November 2016 page 9a
Introductory publication information and the article’s ophthalmology coding topic.
Medicine: Ophthalmology
The main Q&A topic focused on comprehensive ophthalmological services and the scope of a complete visual system examination.
What You Will Learn
How CPT describes comprehensive ophthalmological services at a high level.
What broad categories of examination elements are associated with a complete visual system evaluation.
Why comprehensive ophthalmology services are treated as an integrated service entity.
The kinds of ophthalmic service topics addressed in the Q&A format.
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