92012 Intrm ophthalmic examination established patient
Also known as: intermediate eye exam, limited eye exam established patient, follow-up eye visit
Intermediate comprehensive eye examination for an established patient, including assessment of visual function and ocular changes.
In Plain Language
eye doctor follow-up visit; routine eye exam
Clinical Context
Intermediate complexity eye examination for established patients including monitoring of chronic conditions, refraction, and ocular assessment.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.92 |
| Total RVU | 0.92 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
Medicine section codes cover a wide range of non-surgical services. Documentation should include the clinical indication, procedure details, interpretation (if applicable), and any patient-specific findings.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 0.92, this code ranks in the 55th percentile among Medicine codes — 1.2x the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 92012?
CPT 92012 (Intrm ophthalmic examination established patient) is a Medicine code. Intermediate comprehensive eye examination for an established patient, including assessment of visual function and ocular changes.
Who uses CPT code 92012?
CPT 92012 is used by Ophthalmology, Optometry, Internal Medicine. Intermediate complexity eye examination for established patients including monitoring of chronic conditions, refraction, and ocular assessment.
When is CPT 92012 used?
Intermediate complexity eye examination for established patients including monitoring of chronic conditions, refraction, and ocular assessment.
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