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Astigmatic Contacts

Published on Tue Jun 07, 2016

Question: Which code should we use for monthly replacement toric contacts? We have been using V2599 (Contact lens, other type), but I was wondering if there is a better code. Indiana Subscriber Answer: For toric monthly disposables — prescribed for astigmatic patients — report HCPCS code V2521 (Contact lens, hydrophilic, toric or prism ballast, per lens). Since monthly lenses are more than [...]
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