EUA and add-on injections predominate in CCI 15.2

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Article Overview

This article reviews ophthalmology-focused National Correct Coding Initiative version 15.2 updates and explains how they affect bundling relationships among exam, diagnostic, surgical, and injection-related services. It is useful for ophthalmology coders, billers, and compliance staff who need to understand the scope of the update and identify which areas of the code set were changed.

Why This Topic Matters

CCI edits can change whether services may be reported together, so understanding the affected ophthalmology codes helps practices review claims accuracy and avoid denials after the effective date.

Article Sections

  1. Bundling changes for examination under anesthesia and eye exams

    This section covers National Correct Coding Initiative updates affecting ophthalmologic examinations and related eye exam services. It discusses how the edit status changed in version 15.2 and notes the effective date.

  2. Diagnostic section updates involving injections and keratoplasty

    This section summarizes additional diagnostic bundling changes affecting ophthalmic diagnostic procedures. It also notes new and related procedural updates discussed in the article.

  3. Additional ophthalmic surgical bundling changes

    This section reviews further ophthalmology surgery edit updates involving corneal and pterygium-related procedures. It identifies additional service relationships addressed by the article.

What You Will Learn

  • Which ophthalmology service categories were affected by the version 15.2 update
  • How the article frames changes to bundling relationships in diagnostic and surgical settings
  • Which broad areas of ophthalmic coding are relevant to the update
  • What types of CCI edit changes are highlighted for ophthalmology practices

Who Should Read This

  • Ophthalmologists
  • Ophthalmology coders
  • Medical billers
  • Compliance staff
  • Revenue cycle teams

Codes Discussed

Modifiers Discussed


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