Ep. 9 - Glaucoma/Retina Coding + Billing with Dr. Chris Lopez

(96582-PM, 0.5 hr CE)

Dr. Chris Lopez discusses the complexities of billing and coding for glaucoma and retina conditions in optometry. He highlights that only 28% of optometrists bill for visual fields, 28% for OCT of the nerve, 27% for OCT of the retina, 33% for fundus photos, 6% for pachymetry, and less than 5% for gonioscopy. Ophthalmologists bill for these tests at higher rates.

Dr. Lopez emphasizes the importance of medical necessity and provides detailed reimbursement rates for various tests. He also notes the growing demand for medical eye care due to an aging population and the need for optometrists to expand their roles.

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