CPC · Question #62
An established patient suffering from migraines without aura, no mention of intractable migraine, and no mention of status migrainosus, is seen by his ophthalmologist who conducts a visual field…
The correct answer is A. 92082, G43.009. Procedure: Visual field examination of both eyes using Goldmann perimeter testing with four 92082: This code is for visual field examination with intermediate examination. G43.009: Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus. Code Selection Justification…
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An established patient suffering from migraines without aura, no mention of intractable migraine, and no mention of status migrainosus, is seen by his ophthalmologist who conducts a visual field examination of both eyes. The examination was accomplished plotting four isopters utilizing the Goldmann perimeter testing method. The patient and requesting physician receive the interpretation and report on the same date of service. What procedure and diagnosis codes are reported for this encounter?
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- A92082, G43.009
- B92082, G43.019
- C92081, G43.009
- D92083, G43.019
How the community answered
(29 responses)- A62% (18)
- B24% (7)
- C3% (1)
- D10% (3)
Explanation
Procedure: Visual field examination of both eyes using Goldmann perimeter testing with four 92082: This code is for visual field examination with intermediate examination. G43.009: Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus. Code Selection Justification: The visual field exam method and complexity align with 92082. The patient's diagnosis of non-intractable migraine without aura is coded as G43.009.
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