Billing and Coding
3 coding questions cracked
Does Medicare allow you to bill fundus photos and an optical coherence tomography on the same day for two different diagnoses? The answer to this question, and more, from the AOA’s experts.
CPT codes deleted in 2023—do you know what codes may be billed to replace them?
The answer to this question, and more, from the AOA’s coding experts.
Why proper documentation is vital
And how to ensure a patient’s medical record is properly documented.
Common coding Qs answered
These are the coding questions your colleagues are asking—and the answers from the AOA’s experts could help you.
Crack the Codes
The AOA’s Coding Experts offer guidance to support doctors and staff in providing the best possible patient care while ensuring accurate reimbursements are received.
COVID-19 PHE ends today: What you need to know
The public health emergency officially expires on May 11 with immediate consequences on PREP Act vaccination authority and federal student loans, while telehealth allowances receive several months’ reprieve.
Most asked coding questions: dilation
The AOA’s experts provide answers to the questions your colleagues are asking.
2 points to keep in mind when patients decline dilation
While dilation is not required when coding for a comprehensive eye exam following CPT guidance, it is the standard of care.
Be prepared
Steps to consider now, in preparation for when social determinants of health are fully integrated into EHRs—so that data can be analyzed in a meaningful way and social service agencies can be partners in finding solutions for those who need them.
Can a doctor of optometry bill Medicare for a comprehensive eye exam and a procedure on the same day?
The AOA’s coding experts provide answers to this question and more.