Ophthalmology and Optometry Coding Alert
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Keep 2006 CPT Extended-Hours Code Changes at Your Fingertips
Published on Thu Aug 10, 2006
Use our handy chart to find the right code change in a flash
Special service codes won't benefit your practice if you don't use them correctly, but the code additions, deletions and revisions can make your head spin. Use our list of CPT code changes to accurately report those services you provide at nontraditional hours.
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