Wiki 99214 + 92083

[kathleenl]

Good morning,

New to Optho : Would I need a 25 modifier on the 99214 plus a sep diagnosis when also billing for the 92083 at the same visit?

Any help/guidance is appreciated!

Thanks!

Kathleen

 

[mzkandyd]

No the 25 modifier is not necessary. Please make sure you have a dx to support the visual fields. Are you aware that 92083 is for extended?

 

[fhromeo30]

I put a 25 on all E/M visits or eye codes in which any testing was done. HVF, OCT, Pachyemetry, Gonioscopy, ultrasounds....

 

[Tiger]

Plz do not do that as that will surely invite an audit. Normally a diagnostic procedure wld not need modifier 25. If a procedure to treat a condition is done, such as insertion of plugs or retinal injection, it MIGHT warrant a 25 on the E&M.
Think of it as - wld the patient have come if he did not have the problem of dry eyes? Did the doctor address any thing else besides this condition? Hope that helps