MAR 10, 2023
Supply of Bandage Contact Lens
Does Medicare bundle the cost of a bandage contact lens (BCL) for ocular surface disease (OSD) with 92071, or can you file 99070 supply code as well?
Answer:You can report the supply of the bandage contact lens in addition to the appropriate contact lens fitting CPT as some payers will reimburse separately. From our
Coding Clues in Coding Coach: The Complete Ophthalmic Coding Reference under CPT 92071 — Fitting of contact lens for treatment of ocular surface disease:
Coding Clues
- Report supply of lens separately. Options:
- 99070 Supply code
- 92326 Replacement of contact lens
- V2599 Contact lens, other type