AMA CPT® Assistant - 2005 Issue 2 (February)
Radiology (February 2005)
February 2005 page 13b Coding Consultation:Questions and Answers Radiology, 76514 (Q&A) Question What is the appropriate way to report the determination of corneal thickness performed on both eyes? AMA Comment Code 76514, Opthalmic ultrasound, echography, diagnostic; corneal pachymetry, unilateral or bilateral, is intended to be reported only one time because this code is considered bilateral. It would not be appropriate to report code 76514 more than once. In addition, it would not be appropriate to report code 76514 for each reading because the high and low readings are discarded and an average thickness measurement in microns is determined...
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Article Overview
This brief CPT Assistant Q&A from the Radiology section discusses reporting guidance for ophthalmic ultrasound corneal pachymetry. It is relevant to coders and billing staff who work with ophthalmology and radiology-related services and want to understand the article’s scope before reading the full premium content. The article focuses on a single coding question and the AMA’s commentary on how the service is characterized for reporting purposes.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps readers quickly determine whether the article applies to corneal thickness measurement reporting and CPT-based coding workflows in ophthalmic imaging.
Article Sections
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Coding Consultation: Questions and Answers
A coding Q&A format addressing a radiology-related ophthalmic service and the associated AMA commentary.
What You Will Learn
- The article’s general approach to a radiology-related coding question.
- How the discussion frames a corneal thickness measurement service within CPT guidance.
- What type of reporting issue the AMA commentary addresses.
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- Medical coders
- Billing staff
- Ophthalmology practices
- Radiology coding professionals
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