Ophthalmology and Optometry Coding Alert
Correction:
Correction:
Published on Mon Dec 24, 2012
A Reader Question in Ophthalmology Coding Alert Vol. 12, No. 3 (“Eye Exam vs. Consultation Coding”) incorrectly stated, “There is no specific ICD-9 code for diabetic macular edema.”
In fact, there is one: 362.07 (Diabetic macular edema). ICD-9 notes that this code must be used with a code for diabetic retinopathy (362.01-362.06)
Example:
Date: ___________
Requesting Physician: John Smith, MD
Reason for Consultation: Evaluation of continued blurred vision following treatment for the removal of a foreign body and recommendations for further care.
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