Medicine: Special Ophthalmological Services (August 2006)

August 2006 page 11a Medicine: Special Ophthalmological Services, 92015 (Q&A) Question Is refraction included in a comprehensive ophthalmology service? AMA Comment The determination of the refractive state is listed as a separate code, 92015, Determination of refractive state, which is not included in the definition of a comprehensive ophthalmological service. Determination of refractive state was removed from the definition of comprehensive ophthalmological services in 1992. The example listed under Special Ophthalmological Services in the Ophthalmology guidelines lists refraction as a special service that is separately reported. Medicine: Special Ophthalmological Services, 92015 (Q&A). CPT® Assistant. 2006; August 2006...

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Article Overview

This short CPT® Assistant article explains a coding question in ophthalmology about special ophthalmological services and the reporting of refractive-state assessment. It is relevant to coders, billers, and ophthalmology practices that need to understand how the topic is discussed in the AMA guidance and what section of the CPT ophthalmology guidelines it references.

Why This Topic Matters

Ophthalmology coding can depend on how exam components are categorized in CPT guidance, so understanding this article helps readers determine whether the full article is relevant to their documentation and reporting questions.

Article Sections

  1. August 2006 page 11a

    Publication and pagination information for the article.

  2. Medicine: Special Ophthalmological Services, 92015 (Q&A)

    A question-and-answer discussion focused on a CPT ophthalmology service topic and related guidance from the AMA commentary.

What You Will Learn

  • How the article frames a question about ophthalmology service reporting
  • What general CPT ophthalmology guidance the article discusses
  • How the article situates the topic within special ophthalmological services guidance
  • What type of coding issue the AMA commentary addresses

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Billing staff
  • Ophthalmology practices
  • Compliance teams
  • Revenue cycle professionals

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