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Excellence in Optometric Education
Understanding Medicare Guidelines John A. McGreal Jr., O.D. Missouri Eye Associates McGreal Educational Institute Excellence in Optometric Education
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John A. McGreal Jr., O.D. Missouri Eye Associates 11710 Old Ballas Rd.
St. Louis, MO FAX JAM
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2009 Medicare E/M Guidelines
Compliance How To Document the Medical Record How To Select an E/M Codes, eye codes, “S” codes How To Evaluate your Fees How To Effectively Co-manage Surgical Cases How To Increase Revenues How To Survive an Audit How To Understand HIPPA Privacy Rules How To Implement a Compliance Plan JAM
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2006 New HCPCS Codes V2788 Presbyopia-correction function of an intraocular lens For reporting additional, non-covered charges associated with the insertion of the presbyopia correcting IOLs Effective Jan. 1, 2006 Recommend ABN JAM
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Multifocal IOLs “Presbyopia-correcting IOLs allowed by CMS on May 3, 2005 ReSTOR ReZoom CrystaLens
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2006 New CPT Codes Pegaptanib for AMD Verteporfrin for AMD
67028 Intravitreal injection - $196.58 J2503 Macugen - $ Verteporfrin for AMD 67221 infusion of photodynamic agent - $301.46 J3396 Visudyn - $1400 Bevacizumab for AMD J9035 Avastin JAM
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2006 New ICD-9 Codes Must report with 250.5
Nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy NOS Mild nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy Moderate nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy Severe nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy Diabetic macular edema Must report with ICD code for diabetic retinopathy = background diabetic retinopathy = proliferative diabetic retinopathy – JAM
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2007 New CPT Codes Computerized Corneal Topography, Unilateral or Bilateral, with Interpretation & Report Fee $28.39 Biopsy of Extraocular Muscle JAM
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2007 New ICD-9 Codes 377.43 Optic Nerve Hypoplasia
Inflammation (infection) of post procedural bleb; unspecified Inflammation (infection) of post procedural bleb; stage 1 Inflammation (infection) of post procedural bleb; stage 2 Inflammation (infection) of post procedural bleb; stage 3 JAM
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2008 New CPT Codes Probing of nasolacrimal duct w or w/o irrigation, with transluminal balloon catheter dilation Fee $551.79 67041 Vitrectomy w removal of ERM Vitrectomy w removal of ILM for repair of DME, or macular hole 67043 Vitrectomy w removal of CNV 67113 Repair of complex RD (PVR, diabetic traction RD, ROP, tear >90 degrees) w vitrectomy and membrane peeking, includes everything 67229 Preterm infant (<37wks gestation, birth to one yr), photocoagulation or cryopexy (ex ROP) JAM
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2008 New ICD-9 Codes Other disorders of the iris and ciliary body (prolapse, NOS) Excludes prolapse of iris in recent wound V49.85 Dual sensory impairment Blindness with deafness V68.01 Disability examination Use additional code to identify specific examination, screening, and testing performed (V72.0-V82.9) Floppy iris syndrome* Can’t use for 66982 JAM
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2009 New CPT Codes 0198T Measurement of ocular blood flow by repetitive IOP samples, with interpretation & report 65756 Keratoplasty, endothelial 65757 Backbench preparation of corneal endothelial allograft prior to transplantation JAM
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2009 New ICD-9 Codes 362.2 Retinopathy of prematurity, unspecified
ROP stage 0 ROP stage 1 ROP stage 2 ROP stage 3 ROP stage 4 ROP stage 5 Plateau iris syndrome Pingueculitis JAM
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Job Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003
Bush signed May 28, 2003 3rd largest tax cut in history Encourages businesses to increase capital spending Section 179 expense limit increased to $250, for equipment put in service by Purchased can be financed and interest expense is also deductible Applies to leased or pre-owned equipment JAM
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Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006
Set conversion factor for physician payment at same level as in 2006 Reverses statutory mandated 10.6% negative update for 6 months “Deal” provides for 0.5% fee increase Extends expiring incentive payments for rural physicians Extends bonus payments for quality reporting JAM
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Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996
President Clinton & USAG J. Reno #2 priority: prosecution of health care fraud $104 Million: Appropriations to HHS $70 Million: OIG $47 Million: FBI fraud investigation unit Criminal offenses expanded $10,000 fine / line item violation suspension of payment and participation from program Yielded $23 return on every $1 spent in 1997 JAM
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Dead Doctors Billing Scams 2000-2007
478,500 false claims 16,500 dead physicians $92.8 million in payments just by Medicare 16% made by doctors dead for more than 10 years JAM
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Qui Tam Relaters Amendment to False Claims Act of 1986
Encourages private individuals to sue in the government’s behalf Whistleblowers - 30% of recoveries $1 Billion paid since 1987 in Qui Tam actions Compliance Plan Eliminates aggressive or conservative billing philosophies Removes incentives for whistleblowers Improves collections while reducing audit risks JAM
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Medicare Review Strategies - 2008
Error rates at below 7% nationally E/M codes represent 75% of errors (highest for Part B) 10-1 overpayment –underpayment Insufficient documentation and incorrect coding OB/GYN specialty highest error rate nationally at 35.75% Diagnostic radiology specialty highest projected dollars paid incorrectly at 48 million JAM
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Top 5 Errors by Profession - 2006
OB/GYN Neurology Chiropractic Optometry – 11.6% Nephrology JAM
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Medicare Review Strategies - 2009
E/M established codes Laboratory Hospital E/M, subsequent Consultation codes E/M new codes Electrocardiograms Chiropractic Rituximab Hospital E/M, initial JAM
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Top 10 Procedure Codes – Optometry Missouri / Jan-June 2007 / 495 Providers
92014 $1,369,645 99214 $ 634,210 92004 $ 562,906 92012 $ 551,297 99213 $ 541,616 66984 $ 395,125 92250 $ 339,862 92083 $ 277,708 99203 $ 199,510 92135 $ 195,427 JAM
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Code Set Adoption in HIPAA
CPT-4: Current Procedure Terminology CDT: Code on Dental Procedures and Nomenclature ICD-9-CM (Volume 1,2): International Classification of Diseases (Proposal to implement ICD-10) ICD-9-CM (Volume 3): inpatient disease codes NDC: National Drug Code HCPCS: Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System JAM
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AOA Optometric Practice Profiles 2005
VSP – 21% Other vision plans – 8% Medicare – 19.1% (fastest growing share of revenues) Medicare HMOs – 3% Medicaid – 7% HMOs (private sector) – 8% Out of pocket – 35% Respondents - 90% self-employed, 47% solo, 24% group, 86% male, mean years in practice 24.2 years JAM
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INTRODUCTION CMS = Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (formerly HCFA) - announced June 14, 2001 Center for Medicare Management - traditional fee-for-service programs Center for Beneficiary Choices - provide beneficiaries with information on Medicare, MedicareSelect, Medicare+Choice, and Medigap options Center for Medicaid and State Operations - focus on Medicaid and state administered services JAM
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INTRODUCTION CMS CPT ICD Medicare Major Medical E/M Coding (99XXX)
Medicare Major Medical E/M Coding (99XXX) Eye Coding (92XXX) Special Ophthalmic Codes JAM
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E/M GUIDELINES New/Established Patient Chief Complaint
History of Present Illness Family History Past History Social History New additions level of education, sexual history, marital status/living arrangements Review of Systems Time JAM
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E/M DESCRIPTORS History * Examination* Medical Decision Making*
Counseling Coordination of Care Nature of the Presenting Problem Time JAM
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CATEGORIES OF SERVICE Office Visits (E/M Codes)
New Estab Office Visits (Eye Codes) New Estab Consultations (E/M Codes) Office JAM
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E/M Coding - Consultation
Office Consultations Opinion / Advice Not Referral Duration - short Continuity - expect patient back Documentation - required JAM
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E/M Coding - Referral Referral Duration - long
Treatment or Care Duration - long Continuity - Do not expect patient back Documentation - not required, but courtesy Warning! - carefully consider the language used in the correspondence to your consulting specialists avoid the term referral, unless that is what you mean! JAM
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SELECTING AN E/M LEVEL Identify Category of Service
Identify Extent of History Taking Identify Extent of Examination Identify Complexity of Medical Decision Making Review E/M Descriptors JAM
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E/M CODING - OFFICE VISITS
New Patient (3 of 3) PFH / PFE / SDM / 10 EFH / DFE / SDM / 20 DH / DE / LDM / 30 CH / CE / MDM / 45 CD /CE / HDM / 60 JAM
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E/M Coding - Office Visits
Established Patient (2 of 3) Minimal / 5 PFH / PFE / SDM / 10 EFH / EFE / LDM / 15 DH / DE / MDM / 25 CH / CE / HDM / 40 JAM
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DOCUMENTATION OF HISTORY
Problem Focused History (PFH) CC / 1-3 HPI Expanded Problem Focused History (EPF) CC / 1-3 HPI / Ocular ROS Detailed History (DH) CC / 4 HPI / Ocular ROS / ROS-2 / 1 OF 3 PFSH Comprehensive History (CH) CC / 4 HPI / Ocular ROS / ROS-10 / 3 OF 3 PFSH (NEW) OR 2 OF 3 PFSH (ESTAB) JAM
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Eye Examination Documentation
VA / CVF / Pupils & Iris / Adnexa Bulbar & Palp Conjunctiva EOM SLE: Cornea / Lens /AC IOP / Optic Nerve / Posterior Segment Neurologic: Orientation (Time / Place / Person) Psychiatric: Mood & Affect (Depression /Anxiety /Agitation) JAM
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DOCUMENTATION OF EXAMINATION
Problem Focused Exam (PFE) Limited Exam / l - 5 Elements Expanded Problem Focused Exam (EPF) Limited Exam / 6 Elements Detailed Exam (DE) Extended Exam / 9 Elements Comprehensive Exam (CE) Complete Single System Exam All Elements JAM
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Medical Decision Making
Straightforward (SF) # Dx / Rx Options - Min / Data - Min / Risk - Min Low Complexity (LC) # Dx / Rx Options - Lim / Data - Lim / Risk - Low Moderate Complexity (MC) # Dx / Rx Options - Mult / Data - Mod / Risk -Mod High Complexity (HC) # Dx / Rx Options - Ext / Data - Ext / Risk - High JAM
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Comprehensive Ophthalmological Service 92004 / 92014
Complete system evaluation, 8 or more elements Need not be performed at one session Integrated services where med decision making cannot be separated from examination methods Includes history, medical observation, external & ophthalmoscopic, gross visual fields, sensorimotor, biomicroscopy, consultations, dilation (cycloplegia), mydriasis, tonometry, initiation of diagnosis and treatment programs, prescription of medication
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Comprehensive Ophthalmological Service 92004/92014
Always includes initiation of diagnosis and treatment programs includes the prescription of medication, and arranging for special ophthalmological diagnostic / treatment services, consultations, laboratory procedures and radiological services JAM
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Intermediate Ophthalmological Service 92002 / 92012
Evaluation of new / existing condition, complicated with a new diagnostic or management problem Integrated services where med decision making cannot be separated from examination methods Includes history, medical observation, external & adnexal, & other diagnostic procedures, biomicroscopy, mydriasis ophthalmoscopy and tonometry JAM
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Intermediate Ophthalmological Service 92002 / 92012
Ophthalmological services: medical examination and evaluation, with initiation or continuation of diagnostic and treatment program; intermediate, established patient 7 or less elements JAM
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2004 New HCPCS Codes “S” codes are useful for some private insurers Medicare and other federal payers do not recognize them They are useful when CPT does not have a code to accurately describe the service (i.e. LASIK, PTK, PRK, corneal topography) or for invoicing self-pay patients. They specifically describe “routine exams” including refractions and permit a different charge JAM
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HCPCS “S” Codes S0592 Complicated contact lens evaluation
S Routine ophthalmologic exam including refraction; new patient S Routine ophthalmologic exam including refraction; established patient JAM
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2006 Medicare Fee Schedule Office Visits
99201 $ $19.96- 99202 $ $35.96- 99203 $ $49.10- 99204 $ $77.08- 99205 $ $ 92002 $ $60.50- 92004 $ $89.53- JAM
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2006 Medicare Fee Schedule Consultations
99241 $46.96- 99242 $86.00- 99243 $ 99244 $ 99245 $ JAM
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Refraction 92015 Non-covered service Can be billed to beneficiary
failure to do so results in lost revenues Reminders Charge only for “Rx-able” refractions Do not forget to charge for the final refraction when changing spectacles in a post-operative cataract patient JAM
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Gonioscopy 92020 Bilateral Requires documentation
describe visible angle structures No limitations to diagnostic groups in most states Fee $25.47 JAM
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Visual Field 9208x Bilateral Requires Interpretation
separate report form narrative in body of medical record, on date of service Fee (-81) / $46.18 Fee (-82) / $59.09 Fee (-83) / $68.17 JAM
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Extended Ophthalmoscopy 92225 / 92226
Unilateral Initial (-225) vs. Subsequent (-226) Implies detailed, extra ophthalmoscopy document fundus lenses used Modifiers RT /LT Requires retinal drawings & interpretation sizes, colors and dimensions carrier specific Fee ($21.69) ($19.53) JAM
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Fundus Photography 92250 Bilateral Not Bundled Requires Interpretation
Fee $69.46 JAM
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Fundus Retinal Photos ROI
Synemed (Canon 10+MP) Cost $24,500.00 Lease $543.90 Breakeven 2 photos / wk 8-10 MP digital non-mydriatic 10 images / wk – lease = $22, annual revenue
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Fluorescein Angiography 92235 Indocyanine-Green 92240
Unilateral Not Bundled Requires Interpretation & Report Fee ($122.55) ($254.30) JAM
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External Ocular Photography 92285
Report for documentation of medical progress Ex.: close-up photography, slit lamp photography, goniophotography, stereo-photography Bilateral Not Bundled Requires Interpretation and report Fee $42.12 JAM
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Special Anterior Segment Photography 92286
With specular endothelial microscopy and cell count Ex: Konan specular microscope Bilateral Not Bundled Requires Interpretation and report Fee $101.04 JAM
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Special Anterior Segment Photography 92286
iridocyclitits chronic iridocyclitis Fuch’s heterochromic iridocyclitis glaucomatocyclitic crisis lens induced iridocyclitis VKH syndrome essential iris atrophy iridoschisis pigmentary iris degeneration pupillary margin degeneration JAM
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Special Anterior Segment Photography 92286
Miotic Cysts of pupil margin degenerative changes of anterior structures Traumatic cataract cataract in inflammatory disorder cataract in ocular neovascularization corneal edemas folds or rupture in descemet’s membrane 371.50, -.57,-.58, corneal dystrophy JAM
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Special Anterior Segment Photography 92286
corneal edema due to contact lens aphakia subluxation of lens anterior displacement of lens buphthalmos 906.5 late effect of burn of eye/face 940.2 alkaline burn of cornea/conj 940.3 acid burn of cornea/conj 940.4 other burn of cornea/conj V42.5 cornea replaced by transplant JAM
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Special Anterior Segment Photography 92286
mechanical complication of prosthetic corneal graft infection/inflammation due to unspecified implant and graft complication of other implant or graft complication of other transplanted organ other postoperative infection cataract fragments in eye following cataract surg V53.1 fitting & adjusting specs or CL after intraocular surgery JAM
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Computerized Corneal Topography 92025
Bilateral or unilateral Requires interpretation & report No limitations to diagnostic groups in most states Fee $ / $28.47 JAM
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92025 Corneal Topography ICD-9 Codes that Support Medical Necessity
367.22* Irregular astigmatism Corneal Opacity Unspecified Bullous Keratopathy Hereditary Corneal Dystrophy Unspecified Other Anterior Corneal Dystrophy Endothelial Corneal Dystrophy Keratoconus Unspecified Keratoconus Stable Condition JAM
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92025 Corneal Topography ICD-9 Codes that Support Medical Necessity
Keratoconus Acute Hydrops Pterygium Unspecified Mechanical Complication Prosthetic Corneal Graft V42.5 Cornea Replaced by Transplant V45.61* Cataract Extraction Status V45.69* Other States Following Surgery of Eye /Adnexa * must be accompanied by V45.61 or V45.69 *V45.61 must be accompanied by *V45.69 must be accompanied by JAM
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Therapeutic Contact Lens 92070
Unilateral Bundled with 92xxx, includes supply of lens Recommendations use disposable lenses accept a less than optimum cosmetic fit tolerate debris on and beneath lens remove only once and do not replace liberally hydrate prior to removal Fee $58.93-/62.97 JAM
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RPS Adeno Detector™ Test Procedure Collecting the Sample
Dab the sampling pad inside the lower eyelid (palpebral conjunctiva) – 6 times. Allow the sampling pad to rest against the conjunctiva (membrane on inside of the eyelid) for an additional 3 seconds to ensure saturation of the sampling pad with eye fluid. 64
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RPS Adeno Detector™ Test Procedure Assembling the Detector
Locate the Test Cassette Assemble the detector by gently placing the sampling pad of the Sample Collector into the sample transfer window of the Test Cassette body. Press firmly where indicated until the detector is secure. Transfer Window Note: A double auditable click means the detector is properly assembled, transferring the sample to the test strip. 65
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RPS Adeno Detector™ Test Procedure Running the Test
Open the buffer vial. Remove the Protective Cap from the Test Cassette. Do not allow any portion of the detector besides the absorbent tip to touch the buffer vial. Immerse the Assembled Detector’s Absorbent Tip into the buffer vial for 15 seconds. 66
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RPS Adeno Detector™ Reading & Interpreting the Results
Positive Results: The Results Line and Control Line are RED in the result window, indicating that Adenovirus antigen is present. Results Line Control Line Control Line 67
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RPS AdenoDetector 87809 Bilateral
Infectious agent detection by immunoassay with direct observation, not otherwise specified Modifier: QW for CLIA waived products ICD-9 Positive test result 077.3 other adenoviral conjunctivitis; acute follicular conj other diseases of conjunctiva due to viruses ICD-9 Negative test result Acute follicular conjunctivitis, excludes EKC, PCF Acute atopic conjunctivitis Fee $17.76 JAM
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Serial Tonometry 92100 Bilateral Requires Interpretation & Report
Example: Angle closure glaucoma multiple measurements over time Fee $85.60 JAM
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Scanning Computerized Ophthalmic Diagnostic Imaging 92135
Unilateral Applies to glaucoma and retinal evaluations Heidelberg / Heidelberg Retinal Topography (HRT3, Spectralis) Carl Zeiss / Optical Coherence Tomography (GDX, Stratus, Cirrus) Optovue / (RTVue) Marco / Retinal Thickness Analyzer (RTA) Requires Interpretation & report Fee $45.64 JAM
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Scanning Laser Covered Diagnosis List
retinal nerve fiber bundle defects glaucomatocyclitic crisis Papilledema pigmentary iris degeneration goniosynechiae pupillary membranes recession of the angle glaucoma visual field defects 377.9 unspecified disorder of optic nerve or pathways JAM
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Scanning Laser Moderate Damage - payable once or twice per year, not with a field Visual field examples moderate reduction in retinal sensitivity temporal wedge Optic Nerve examples enlarged cup with sloped or pale rim focal notch rim/disc >0.1 but <0.2 prominent lamina cribrosa JAM
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Scanning Laser Advanced Damage - rarely payable, fields more valuable Visual field examples loss of central vision temporal island remains severe reduction in retinal sensitivity absolute defects to within 3 degrees of fixation Optic Nerve examples rim destroyed rim/disc ratio<0.1 JAM
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Pachymetry Bilateral Measurement of central corneal thickness (CCT) proven by Ocular Hypertension Treatment Study (OHTS) to be standard of care in diagnosis and management of glaucoma, glaucoma suspect and ocular hypertension Also billable for keratoconus, corneal transplants, cataracts with corneal dystrophies, guttata, edema Requires Interpretation & Report Fee $11.42 JAM
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Reichert IOPac Portable Battery operated Stores up to 1000 pts.
USB and infrared interface Down load to PC and printer Detachable probe Easily replaced if necessary
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Correction Trichiasis 67820*
Epilation By forceps ICD-9 Trichiasis without entropion Senile entropion Fee $54.29 JAM
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Multiple Punctures of Anterior Cornea 65600
Unilateral Stromal Tattoo 25 gauge needle ICD-9 Unspecified Corneal Deformity Fee $301.86 JAM
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Removal of Foreign Body 65205*
External Eye, Conjunctiva superficial scleral, non-perforating ICD-9 FB in cul-de-sac Fee $48.82 JAM
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Removal of Foreign Body 65210*
External Eye, Conjunctiva embedded (includes concretions) subconjunctival scleral, non-perforating ICD-9 FB in other sites or combined sites Fee $59.74 JAM
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Removal of Foreign Body 65222*
External Eye, Corneal with Slit Lamp ICD-9 930.0 FB in cornea Fee $65.75 JAM
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Sensorimotor Examination 92060
Quantitative measurement of ocular deviation document all major fields of gaze Bilateral Requires interpretation and report Fee $48.93- 92065 – Orthoptic and / or pleoptic training, with continuing medical direction and evaluation Fee $32.38 JAM
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Dilation of Lacrimal Puncta 68801*
With or Without Irrigation ICD-9 Epiphora, insufficiency of drainage Chronic Dacryocystitis Stenosis, Lacrimal Punctum Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction Fee $103.08 JAM
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Prolonged Physician Service 99354/99355
Office or other outpatient setting Direct patient contact beyond the usual service List separately in addition to code for office or other outpatient E/M service <30min Not reported separately 30-74min X 1 (Fee $84.88-/$93.36) 75-104min X 1 and X 1 min X 1 and X 2 each additional 30 minutes (Fee $84.20/$92.33) JAM
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Punctal Occlusion By Plug 68761
Temporary (collagen) or Permanent (Silicone) Payment is per puncta (modifiers required) E1=left upper E3=right upper E2=left lower E4=right lower Global period - 10 days Supply code-included in procedure code, not separately billable Fee $130.02 JAM
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Punctal Occlusion By Plug 68761
ICD-9 Punctate Keratitis Filamentary Keratitis Exposure Keratitis Other forms of Keratitis Unspecified Keratitis Recurrent Corneal Erosion Eyelid Retraction Unspecified Tear Film Insufficiency Sicca Syndrome; use additional systemic manif. code JAM
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Modifiers 79 Inside post-operative global period
50 Bilateral Procedure 24 Unrelated Service / Same Doctor 79 Inside Global Period 25 Separate Service / Same Doctor / Same Day 52 Reduced Service / Informational / Not Reduced Fee 54 Surgical Care Only 55 Post-Op Care Only 51 Multiple Procedures RT / LT Right / Left E 1- E4 Identifies Puncta JAM
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Comanagement of Surgery
Procedures / / $639.69 Global Periods - usually 90 days Value - up to 20% Modifiers (-54,-55) Range Dates Rules - Medicare Transfer Agreement in MD record Correspondence Legal/Political/Inter-professional Issues JAM
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Complicated Cataract Surgery 66982
New CPT code for 2001 / $850.80 Extracapsular cataract extraction with insertion of IOL, complex, requiring devices or techniques not generally used in routine cataract surgery 2-3% of all cataract surgeries involve extraordinary work iris expansion devices, suture support for IOL, posterior capsulorrhexis, small pupil, subluxed lens, Pseudoexfoliation, trauma, Marfan’s, glaucoma, uveitis pediatric population Advanced, white, hard cataract JAM
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CASE 1: Cataract CPT / ICD Rx: Spectacles RTO: 1YR
92015 / Myopia (367.1) = $20.00 99203 / Cataract (366.16) = $95.00 Total $115.00 Rx: Spectacles RTO: 1YR 99214 / Cataract (366.16) = $80.00 Total $100.00 JAM
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CASE 2: Blepharoconjunctivitis
CPT / ICD 99213 or / Blepharitis (373.00) = $50.00 or $63.00 Rx: Bacitracin Oint hs / Tobradex qid / Lid Hygiene / AFTs RTO: 1 WK 99212 / Blepharitis (373.00) = $$45.00 Total $95.00 or $108.00 JAM
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CASE 3: Allergic Conjunctivitis
CPT / ICD 99213 or / Conjunctivitis allergic (372.14) $50.00 or $63.00 Rx: Pataday QD / Cold Packs / AFTs RTO: 1 WK 99212 or / Conjunctivitis, allergic (372.14) = $$45.00 or $63.00 Total $95.00 or $126.00 JAM
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CASE 4: Rosacea (Skin & Eye)
CPT / ICD 99213 or Meibomianitis (373.12) / Acne Rosacea (695.30) = $50.00 or $63.00 92285 / (370.01) Marginal keratitis = $45.00 Total $ or $108.00 Rx: Zylet QID / Lid Hygiene / Minocycline 50mg BID / MetroCream 0.75% BID RTO: 2 D 99212 or / Meimbomianitis (373.12) = $50.00 or$63.00 Total $ or JAM
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CASE 5: Corneal Foreign Body
CPT / ICD / Abrasion (918.1) = $50.00 99285 / Abrasion (918.1) = $45.00 65222 / Corneal Foreign Body (930.00) = $65.00 Total $ Rx: Acular LS QID / Zymar QID / Patch +/- Ibuprofen 400mg RTO: 1 Day JAM
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CASE 6: Misdirected Lashes
CPT / ICD / SPK (370.21) = $50.00 92285 / SPK (370.21) = $45.00 67820/ Trichiasis (374.05) = $45.00 Total $140.00 Rx: Xibrom BID / AFTs RTO: 1 Day / PRN JAM
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CASE 7: Corneal Erosion CPT / ICD
99213 / Recurrent Corneal Erosion (371.42) = $50.00 92070 / Recurrent Corneal Erosion (371.42) = $70.00 Total $120.00 Rx: Vigamox TID / Nevanac TID / Bandage SCL RTO: 1 Day 99212 or / Recurrent Corneal Erosion (371.42) = $45.00 or $63.00 Total $ or $183.00 JAM
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CASE 8: Bacterial Keratitis
CPT / ICD 99213 or / Bacterial Keratitis (370.03) = $50.00 or $63.00 92285 / Bacterial Keratitis (370.03) = $45.00 Total $95.00 or $108.00 Rx: Zymar q2h RTO: 1 Day E/M: or or…..? Total $ and up JAM
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CASE 9: Central Serous Retinopathy
CPT / ICD 99213 / Central serous retinopathy (362.41) = $50.00 92225-LT / Central serous retinopathy (362.41) = $20.00 92250 / Central serous retinopathy (362.41) = $70.00 Total $140.00 Rx: Observation RTO: 1 Mos 92226-LT / Central serous retinopathy (362.41) = $20.00 92135-LT / Central serous retinopathy (362.41) = $45.00 Total $255.00 JAM
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CASE 10: Macular Degeneration
CPT / ICD 99203 / Age Related Macular Degeneration (362.51) = $95. 92225-RT, LT / (362.51) = $40.00 92250 / (362.51) = $70.00 Total $205.00 Rx: Amsler Grid / Vitamins RTO: 6 Mos 99212 / RT, LT / (362.51) = $135.00 Total $340.00 JAM
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CASE 11 CPT / ICD Rx: Observation RTO: 6 Mos
99213 / Rheumatoid Arthritis (714.0), High Risk Medical Treatment (V58.69) = $50.00 92226-RT, LT / (714.0, V58.69) = $40.00 92083 / (714.0, V58.69) = $70.00 Total $160.00 Rx: Observation RTO: 6 Mos Same as above = $160.00 Total $320.00 JAM
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CASE 12 CPT / ICD Hydrocortisone 1.0% QID / Cold Packs RTO: 1 WK
99213 or / Dermatitis (373.32) = $50.00 or $63.00 92285 / (373.32) = $45.00 Total $95.00 or $108 Hydrocortisone 1.0% QID / Cold Packs RTO: 1 WK 99212 / (373.32) = $45.00 Total $ – $153.00 JAM
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CASE 13: Glaucoma Suspect
CPT / ICD 99214 / Glaucoma Suspect (365.01) = $80.00 92020 / (365.01) = $25.00 76514 / (365.01) = $15.00 92250 / (365.01) = $70.00 92083 / (365.01) = $70.00 99213 or / (365.01) = $50.00 or $63.00 92235-RT, LT / (365.01) = $90.00 Total $ or $413.00 Rx: Initiate or continue treatment or consultation-MD Use V58.69 in addition to ICD code when changing medications in a glaucoma patient JAM
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CASE 14 Dx: Documentation: Narrative & Shirmer Strips
CPT / ICD Temporary Collagen Plugs / Dry Eye Syndrome (370.33) = $80.00 68761-E2 / (370.33) = $125.00 68761-E4 / (370.33) = $ (Paid at 50% allowable) Total $267.00 E/M: Permanent Silicone Plugs , E2, E4 / (370.33) = $227.00 RTO: >10 Days After Permanent Punctal Occlusion Total $494.00 JAM
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CASE 15 CPT / ICD Rx: Post-Operative Care RTO: Outcome dependant
Date of Service-is date of surgery Range Dates-starts on date of transfer of care from MD to OD, ends 90 days from date of surgery Rx: Post-Operative Care RTO: Outcome dependant E/M: and Material/Hardware Codes (DME) JAM
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Monitor Compliance with Audits
Develop a “Documentation” team Monthly Assessment 10 charts/Provider Report your Results All staff, residents, students Acknowledge positive & negative variances RETRAIN, RETRAIN..
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THANK YOU! Primary Eyecare Network Medicare Compliance Kit
Medicare Compliance Kit Health History Questionnaire Examination Forms E/M Worksheets ICD-9 Codes Interpretation/Report form Medicare A-Z Manual Superbills / Signature on File stickers / Electronic Claims HIPAA Compliance Manual JAM
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Excellence in Optometric Education
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