Ophthalmology and Optometry Coding Alert

ICD-10 Bridge

Published on Tue Oct 11, 2011

Once ICD-10 is implemented in 2013, the diagnosis codes in the above story will be different. Check out this crosswalk for the correct after-cataract diagnoses:

Ophthalmology and Optometry Coding Alert

YAG Procedures:
66821 Essentials: Break YAG Capsulotomies From Cataract Globals
Heed these documentation and modifier tips to ethically earn an extra $160 for after-cataract services. [...]

ICD-10 Bridge
Once ICD-10 is implemented in 2013, the diagnosis codes in the above story will be [...]

Lens Services:
92070 With 371.6x Focuses on Medical Necessity for Fitting Keratoconic Lenses
Follow this strategy and earn $67 for each contact lens procedure.You know you can't bill [...]

Part B Updates:
Vendor Won't Be Ready for 5010? Get Claims in Before 2011 Ends, CMS Advises
Plus: E-prescribing hardship exemptions are due in November, CMS reminds.Ophthalmology practices from all across the [...]

You Be the Coder:
Vitreous Strands
Question: Our ophthalmologist has performed a YAG laser for a diagnosis of "vitreous strands." I don't [...]

Reader Question:
67912 Covers Gold Lid Weight Insertion
Question: How would I code for insertion of gold eyelid weights to correct lagophthalmos? Is [...]

Reader Question:
99214: Give Credit for Time Spent With Patient
Question: Our ophthalmologist spends a lot of time discussing treatment options, imaging results, and other [...]

Reader Question:
Can Provider Change Tax ID?
Question: One of our physicians wants to stop billing under the group's tax ID and [...]

Reader Question:
Condition Doesn't Change Patient Status
Question: Our office saw a patient six months ago for a certain condition, and sent [...]

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