92019 Lmtd ophthalmic examination general anesthesia
Also known as: limited exam under anesthesia, EUA limited, brief sedated eye exam
Limited eye examination under general anesthesia for quick assessment in patients requiring controlled conditions.
In Plain Language
quick eye exam while asleep; brief eye test with anesthesia
Clinical Context
Limited scope ophthalmic examination under general anesthesia for focused evaluation in uncooperative patients or critical conditions.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.28 |
| Total RVU | 1.28 |
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 1.28, this code ranks in the 64th percentile among Medicine codes — 1.6x the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 92019?
CPT 92019 (Lmtd ophthalmic examination general anesthesia) is a Medicine code. Limited eye examination under general anesthesia for quick assessment in patients requiring controlled conditions.
Who uses CPT code 92019?
CPT 92019 is used by Ophthalmology, Pediatrics, Anesthesia. Limited scope ophthalmic examination under general anesthesia for focused evaluation in uncooperative patients or critical conditions.
When is CPT 92019 used?
Limited scope ophthalmic examination under general anesthesia for focused evaluation in uncooperative patients or critical conditions.
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