CPT update for OCT 2011
CPT update for OCT 2011
2011 CPT Addresses New Ophthalmological Services Codes
The following new and revised codes will be listed in the 2011 CPT Coding Manual and are effective January 1, 2011.
Code 92135 has been deleted and replaced by the following:
· 92132 - Scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging, anterior segment, with interpretation and report, unilateral or bilateral (Replaces 0187T)
· 92133 - Scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging, posterior segment, with interpretation and report, unilateral or bilateral; optic nerve
· 92134 - Scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging, posterior segment, with interpretation and report, unilateral or bilateral; retina
CPT editorial panel actions in CPT indicate “Do not report 92133 and 92134 at the same patient encounter”.
The Ophthalmoscopy codes have also been revised to include the following:
· 92227 - Remote imaging for detection of retinal disease (e.g., retinopathy in a patient with diabetes) with analysis and report under physician supervision, unilateral or bilateral
· 92228 - Remote imaging for monitoring and management of active retinal disease (e.g., diabetic retinopathy) with physician review, interpretation and report, unilateral or bilateral