What is the difference between the visual bilateral screening codes 99172 and 99173 ? May the services represented by codes 99172 - 99173 , be reported in addition to a general ophthalmological service or an evaluation and management (E/M) service ...
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Article Overview
This article reviews a pair of CPT visual screening services, focusing on how the services differ in scope, intended population, and context of use. It is relevant to coders, billers, ophthalmology practices, pediatric settings, and occupational medicine organizations that need to understand how these screening services relate to other eye-related encounters and whether they may be separately reported in common visit settings. The discussion stays centered on service purpose, screening context, and reporting considerations tied to ophthalmology and E/M encounters.
Why This Topic Matters
Accurate distinction between these visual screening services affects code selection, reporting alignment with eye examinations and E/M visits, and whether a screening service is treated as distinct from a diagnostic component of a larger encounter.
What You Will Learn
- How the article distinguishes between two visual screening services
- What broad factors affect the choice of one screening service versus the other
- How these services are discussed in relation to ophthalmology and E/M encounters
- Which patient and practice contexts the article associates with each screening service
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Medical billers
- Ophthalmology practices
- Pediatric practices
- Occupational medicine providers
- Compliance staff
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Code Ranges Discussed
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