AUG 04, 2023
Interpreting Remote Fundus Photography
Can ophthalmologists work with internal medicine physicians in caring for diabetic patients where internal medicine provides fundus photography (CPT code 92250 -TC) and the ophthalmologist provides the interpretation (CPT code 92250 –26)?
Answer:
Proper coding for remote diabetes screening for the internal medicine physician is CPT code 92227 Imaging of retina for detection or monitoring; with remote clinical staff review and report. The Ohthalmologist should use the code CPT code 92228 for the interpretation and report; with remote physician (ophthalmologist) or other qualified health care professional interpretation and report.
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