decisionhealth Newsletters, Coder Pink Sheets - 2011 Issue 1 (January)
2011 AMA CPT Symposium Report – New amniotic membrane codes allow billing of eye wound treatment
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Article Overview
This premium report covers a set of ophthalmology coding updates presented at the 2011 AMA CPT & RBRVS Annual Symposium. It is aimed at coders, billers, and ophthalmology practices that need to understand the scope of new and revised CPT and Category III reporting options for eye wound care, fluid drainage procedures, diagnostic imaging, and retinal imaging workflows. The article also places these updates in the context of related eye conditions and procedure categories so readers can assess whether the changes apply to their practice.
Why This Topic Matters
Ophthalmology practices need timely awareness of annual CPT updates because they affect how common procedures and diagnostic services are documented and reported. This article helps readers identify which parts of the 2011 update agenda relate to wound treatment, glaucoma, imaging, and remote interpretation services.
Article Sections
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Amniotic membrane eye wound treatment
Discusses a new family of ophthalmology procedure codes associated with ocular wound care using amniotic membrane tissue. The section places the update in the context of eye conditions where the therapy may be considered.
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Transluminal dilation of aqueous outflow canal
Covers new and prior reporting pathways for a fluid drainage procedure used in glaucoma care. The section also notes how the service may relate to other ophthalmic surgery.
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Iridotomy/iridectomy revision
Summarizes a wording change to an existing ophthalmology procedure code and its reporting context.
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SCODI codes expanded
Reviews changes to scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging codes for the anterior segment, posterior segment, and retina. The section also notes the broader diagnostic uses of this imaging technology.
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Remote retinal disease imaging
Describes new retinal imaging codes for diabetic retinal disease workflows involving image acquisition and remote interpretation. The section distinguishes general screening from ongoing management uses.
What You Will Learn
- Which ophthalmology services were highlighted in the 2011 CPT symposium update
- How the article groups new, revised, deleted, and predecessor ophthalmology codes
- What broad clinical areas are affected by the changes, including wound care, glaucoma, imaging, and diabetic retinal disease
- How the article frames the relationship between imaging services and remote reading workflows
Who Should Read This
- Ophthalmology coders
- Medical billers
- Revenue cycle staff
- Ophthalmologists
- Coding educators
Codes Discussed
Code Ranges Discussed
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