Main description:

This essential training and reference manual explains key components integral to ophthalmic coding and documentation. It helps ophthalmologists, administrators, coding staff and technicians establish and maintain a solid foundation and avoid costly errors that can lead to penalties.
For those new to ophthalmic coding, this book is a must-have training resource. It covers all elements of coding from CPT (R) to modifiers, testing services and surgical procedures.

For more experienced coders and billers, it can help transform ineffective coding habits into efficient ones that allow each exam, test and procedure to get properly reimbursed each and every time.

It's also an excellent study guide for the Ophthalmic Coding Specialist (TM) Exam and taking your career to the next level.

Information covered includes:

Introduction to ophthalmic coding
CPT (R) and ICD-10-CM coding
Evaluation and Management and Eye visit code documentation
Chart documentation
Modifiers
Major and minor surgical procedures
Testing services
Coding Compliance
Telemedicine requirements for billing
Academy expert answers to frequently asked questions