92015 Determine refractive state
Also known as: refraction, refractive exam, eye prescription test
Determination of refractive status to measure and correct the eyes' refractive error for optimal visual clarity.
In Plain Language
glasses prescription test; vision correction measurement
Clinical Context
Diagnostic service to determine ocular refraction and prescription requirements for corrective lenses. Can be performed separately or as component of comprehensive exam.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.37 |
| Total RVU | 0.37 |
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 0.37, this code ranks in the 23rd percentile among Medicine codes — 2.1x below the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 92015?
CPT 92015 (Determine refractive state) is a Medicine code. Determination of refractive status to measure and correct the eyes' refractive error for optimal visual clarity.
Who uses CPT code 92015?
CPT 92015 is used by Ophthalmology, Optometry, Internal Medicine. Diagnostic service to determine ocular refraction and prescription requirements for corrective lenses. Can be performed separately or as component of comprehensive exam.
When is CPT 92015 used?
Diagnostic service to determine ocular refraction and prescription requirements for corrective lenses. Can be performed separately or as component of comprehensive exam.
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