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Ophthalmology and Optometry Coding Alert

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Pinpoint Proper Reporting for These Ophthalmological Services

Published on Wed Mar 20, 2024

Question: A patient returns for follow-up. The provider notes improvement in the meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) affecting the upper and lower lids of both eyes with eyelid scrubs and hot compresses. On exam, the ophthalmologist flips each lid, presses on them, and is able to express some fluid. The patient is to continue scrubs and compresses. The patient’s keratoconjunctivitis sicca is [...]
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