What's New in Ophthalmology? (February 2018)

Why This Topic Matters

Ophthalmology coding changes can affect how emerging technologies and related services are reported. Understanding the article helps practices recognize which CPT updates were introduced, which existing codes were revised, and where related parenthetical notes and sequencing guidance were added.

Article Sections

1. February 2018 pages 3-6

   A brief introductory overview of the ophthalmology coding updates covered in the issue. It frames the article as a summary of CPT changes and related examples.

2. Visual Evoked Potential Screening and Testing

   Discussion of ophthalmic visual evoked potential screening and diagnostic testing updates. The section includes related clinical examples and service descriptions.

3. Evoked Potentials and Reflex Tests

   Review of related ophthalmic evoked potential testing revisions within the broader CPT code set. The section addresses changes tied to existing reporting guidance and examples.

4. Suprachoroidal Injection

   Coverage of a newly described ophthalmic injection service and related reporting context. The section includes a clinical example and procedure description.

5. Retinal Polarization Testing

   Discussion of retinal screening technology updates and associated reporting considerations. The section includes examples and a description of the screening workflow.

6. Epiretinal Implant Services

   Overview of device evaluation, interrogation, and programming services for retinal prosthesis systems. The section includes postoperative examples and service descriptions.

7. Insertion of Aqueous Drainage Device

   Summary of a new anterior segment drainage-device insertion service and its procedural context. The section includes a clinical example and description of the operative setting.