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Recognize Which Details Impact Gonioscopy, VF Reporting
Published on Tue Jul 23, 2024
Question: A patient is in for a routine exam and has no complaints. The ophthalmologist finds intraocular pressures of 30 mm Hg in both eyes along with suspicious cupping. The physician performs gonioscopy and visual field (VF) testing but does not find any evidence of glaucoma. What codes are reported for the procedures and diagnosis? Which diagnoses will prove medical necessity [...]