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Medical Vs. Vision Insurance
Confusion often rules about which insurance to bill for a service. Q Are "routine" and "annual" exams covered? By law, Medicare doesn't pay for...
Optometric Management, 07/01/04 by Corcoran, Suzanne · More from publication -
More New Issues with DMERCs
Part two of the series continues its review of the changes for 2004. Last month, we discussed a number of important changes affecting Medicare...
Optometric Management, 06/01/04 by Corcoran, Suzanne · More from publication -
New Issues with DMERCs
Learn the latest codes and qualifiers as they relate to several items. For those practices that dispense Medicare-covered postcataract eyeglasses,...
Optometric Management, 05/01/04 by Corcoran, Suzanne · More from publication -
Corneal Pachymetry
Learn about other uses for this measurement and how to code for it. Q What is corneal pachymetry? Corneal pachymetry is a measurement of the...
Optometric Management, 03/01/04 by Corcoran, Suzanne · More from publication -
Modifiers and Exam Codes
Understand your coding options for one of your most common claims. Modifiers play an important role in submitting claims for reimbursement because...
Optometric Management, 01/01/04 by Corcoran, Suzanne · More from publication -
A whole new world
Documentation rules and CPT codes for services to nursing home patients Q What do I need to know before going to see a patient in a nursing...
Optometric Management, 10/01/03 by Corcoran, Suzanne · More from publication -
Charging for refractions
Understand Medicare's refraction rules and you'll receive the most benefit. Refraction is the most common diagnostic test in eye care. Even so,...
Optometric Management, 09/01/03 by Corcoran, Suzanne · More from publication -
Post cataract surgery glasses
Watch for these common billing problems with Medicare optical claims. Q When does Medicare cover eyeglasses? Medicare will cover up to one pair of...
Optometric Management, 07/01/03 by Corcoran, Suzanne · More from publication -
Coding bandage contact lenses
Learn how and when to code for these therapeutic devices, plus more. Q What is a bandage contact lens? A contact lens usually contains an optical...
Optometric Management, 06/01/03 by Corcoran, Suzanne · More from publication -
Rules for fundus photography
See what Medicare has to say about billing, documentation and frequency. Q Does Medicare cover fundus photography? Medicare covers fundus...
Optometric Management, 05/01/03 by Corcoran, Suzanne · More from publication
