Ophthalmology Coding Challenge: Flashers & Floaters

How’s Your EO Coding & Billing? Test Yourself With This Scenario.
Question: A patient reports flashes and floaters but the ophthalmologist does not find evidence of retinal pathology on routine ophthalmoscopy. Are we justified in billing for extended ophthalmoscopy (EO)?
Answer: If the ophthalmoscopy is a routine part of a patient’s eye exam, do not […]

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