decisionhealth Newsletters, Coder Pink Sheets - 2006 Issue 1 (January)
99211 and visual fields
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Article Overview
This short Find-A-Code article is aimed at ophthalmology billing staff, technicians, and coders who need a quick check on whether certain services may be reported together. It focuses on documentation and supervision requirements in a narrow office-based setting, with attention to incident-to billing and physician involvement.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps readers identify when a low-level visit may be considered alongside diagnostic testing in an ophthalmology practice, and highlights the importance of written orders and on-site physician supervision.
What You Will Learn
- The documentation elements discussed for reporting services in an ophthalmology office setting
- How supervision and incident-to billing are addressed in relation to technician-performed testing
- What kind of questions the article is designed to answer for coding and billing staff
- The general compliance considerations relevant to a low-level evaluation service and diagnostic testing
Who Should Read This
- Ophthalmology coders
- Medical billers
- Practice managers
- Ophthalmic technicians
- Physicians supervising office-based services
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