Ophthalmology and Optometry Coding Alert
375.11 Is Dx Code for Damaged Ducts
Question: Answer: On the claim, link ICD-9 code 375.11 (Dacryops) to 92012 (Ophthalmological services: medical examination and evaluation, with initiation or continuation of diagnostic and treatment program; intermediate, established patient).
Ophthalmology and Optometry Coding Alert
- Blepharoplasty:
15820-15823 FAQ: Taking the Slack Out of Bleph Coding Could Recoup $300
Show the procedure isn't cosmetic with proper Dx coding and documentation. Don't assume all eyelid [...] - Code Only Once for 2 Visual Field Tests
Because your ophthalmologist performs the VF testing twice, you may be tempted to code the [...] - ICD-9 Connection:
Show Medical Necessity for Blepharoplasty: Here's How
Diagnosis of a medical problem helps prove that eyelid procedure wasn't cosmetic.Each carrier may have [...] - Evaluation and Management:
99204-99205 Tips: Stop Letting ROS Conundrums Thwart Your Level 4 and 5 E/M Coding
Ensure you have documentation of each system -- or prepare to assign a lower code.Level-four and [...] - Part B Payment:
CMS Tweaks 2011 Conversion Factor
Don't calculate fees using last year's rate -- changed RVUs should ensure that your payments for [...] - You Be the Coder:
Shunt Insertion With Graft
Question: Would it be appropriate to bill for both 66180 and 67255 at the same [...] - Reader questions:
375.11 Is Dx Code for Damaged Ducts
Question: I am having trouble finding the proper diagnosis code for this claim. The ophthalmologist [...] - Reader questions:
92225 Done Twice May Need Different Dxs
Question: Could you shed some light on billing 92225 or 92226 with modifier 50, RT/LT, [...] - Reader questions:
Explore CCI, Fee Schedule for Modifier Details
Question: We sometimes get denials that appear to be related to bundling issues but I [...] - Reader questions:
Double OV Codes May Spell Double Trouble
Question: One of our ophthalmologists saw a patient in the morning for a LASIK evaluation. [...]
