ED Coding and Reimbursement Alert
Reader Question:
Can You Bill Slit-Lamp Eye Exam Separately?
Published on Tue Jun 01, 1999
Question: Can use of a slit-lamp exam for eye injuries be coded separately from an E/M code?
ECA Subscriber
Answer: No, use of the slit-lamp exam for eye injuries can not be coded separately, says Painter. The eye exam, including the slit-lamp, is considered comprehensive. When performed in the emergency department, the exam should be reported using the appropriate level of CPT E/M code (99281-99285, emergency services) and not the ophthalmologic codes.
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