[optimal] CPT Code for FAF
- From: CPMC Ophthalmic Diagnostic Center <cpmceyelab@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <optimal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 15 Mar 2012 09:55:34 -0700
While Heidelberg and other manufacturers have made a push for a new code
specific for FAF, to my knowledge at this time, there is not. FAF
shares the same code as color imaging.
You MAY however, bill under 92499 "Unlisted Ophthalmological Service or
Procedure" and attach a letter or supporting documentation as to why you
think this procedure should be given separate consideration.
This is the mechanism that we employed for years to obtain a stand alone
CPT code for Corneal Topography. Keep in mind this can be a laborious
process, and with limited success from region to region throughout the
country.
Denice
Denice Barsness, CRA, COMT, ROUB, CDOS, FOPS
Ophthalmic Diagnostic Center
CPMC Department of Ophthalmology
2100 Webster Street Suite 212
San Francisco CA 94115
(415) 600-3937 FAX (415) 600-6563
From: optimal-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:optimal-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]
On Behalf Of David Cimino
Sent: Friday, March 09, 2012 11:21 AM
To: optimal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [optimal] Re: Billing for FAF?
Denice,
Would you mind contacting me offline regarding this? I am being told of
an unspecified code provided to us by Heidelberg regarding billing for
FAF.
Thanks!
David
David Cimino, CRA COA
Clinical Administrator
Southeastern Retina Associates
1124 E. Weisgarber Rd, Suite 207
Knoxville, TN. 37909
Phone: 865.588.0811
Fax: 865.584.8958
dcimino@seretina
From: optimal-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:optimal-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]
On Behalf Of CPMC Ophthalmic Diagnostic Center
Sent: Monday, March 05, 2012 5:06 PM
To: optimal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [optimal] Re: Billing for FAF?
FAF is same code as color imaging. Does not have it's own CPT code at
this time. If you do FAF in combination with color imaging you can only
bill for one.
Likewise, you cannot bill separately for the Infrared.
Nice try though.
D.
Denice Barsness, CRA, COMT, ROUB, CDOS, FOPS
Ophthalmic Diagnostic Center
CPMC Department of Ophthalmology
2100 Webster Street Suite 212
San Francisco CA 94115
(415) 600-3937 FAX (415) 600-6563
From: optimal-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:optimal-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]
On Behalf Of David Cimino
Sent: Monday, March 05, 2012 1:33 PM
To: optimal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [optimal] Billing for FAF?
Is anyone out there billing for FAF, or IR images off of the HRA? If so,
what code do you use? Thanks!
Thanks,
David
David Cimino, CRA COA
Clinical Administrator
Southeastern Retina Associates
1124 E. Weisgarber Rd, Suite 207
Knoxville, TN. 37909
Phone: 865.588.0811
Fax: 865.584.8958
This E-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of
the
intended recipients and may contain privileged and/or confidential or
otherwise
protected information. It is not intended for transmission to or
receipt by any
unauthorized persons. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or
distribution is
prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please
notify the
sender by reply transmission and delete the message without copying or
disclosing
it.
This E-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of
the
intended recipients and may contain privileged and/or confidential or
otherwise
protected information. It is not intended for transmission to or
receipt by any
unauthorized persons. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or
distribution is
prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please
notify the
sender by reply transmission and delete the message without copying or
disclosing
it.
Other related posts:
