The article offers information on how to fit and get paid for medically-necessary contact lenses (MNCL). It mentions the code for bandage lens fitting and supply (92070) as a bad choice for MNCL fits. It suggests that the billing for...
However, an eye care specialist is best to decide the severity of the pterygium and determine whether surgical removal of the pterygium is necessary. Pterygium Diagnosis Your optician will be able to diagnose a pterygium by taking a close look at your eyes with a magnifying slit lamp. They ...
These cells are called photoreceptors and carry necessary instructions to make proteins that are required for the retina to function healthily. Some of these mutations are so severe that the gene fails to produce enough protein, limiting the cell's function. In some cases, they can also produce...
It’s important to understand that only medically necessary procedures and products will be HSA or FSA approved. To get a better idea of what this does and does not cover, speak with your benefits administrator. SEE RELATED:FSA vs HSA: What’s the difference? Other FSA and HSA eligible vis...
Because specialty contact lenses are "medically necessary"--needed due to a disease process or a specific medical condition--you must be very familiar with the requirements for the appropriate use of the codes for your office visits (920XX and 992XX) and for your contact lens services. The ...
A corneal transplant is necessary in severe cases. Acanthamoeba Keratitis is challenging to diagnose and difficult to treat. By following a careful contact lens wear routine, you can reduce the risk of infection with Acanthamoeba. You should take care when inserting and removing lenses. An ...