92071 Contact lens fitting for treatment
Also known as: contact lens fit, therapeutic lens fitting, custom lens fitting
Contact lens fitting for therapeutic correction of corneal or refractive abnormalities to improve visual function.
In Plain Language
custom contact lens fitting; special lens prescription
Clinical Context
Fitting and evaluation of contact lenses for therapeutic correction of irregular corneas, keratoconus, post-surgical correction, or refractive error.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.59 |
| Total RVU | 0.59 |
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 0.59, this code ranks in the 40th percentile among Medicine codes — 1.3x below the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 92071?
CPT 92071 (Contact lens fitting for treatment) is a Medicine code. Contact lens fitting for therapeutic correction of corneal or refractive abnormalities to improve visual function.
Who uses CPT code 92071?
CPT 92071 is used by Ophthalmology, Optometry, Cornea Specialists. Fitting and evaluation of contact lenses for therapeutic correction of irregular corneas, keratoconus, post-surgical correction, or refractive error.
When is CPT 92071 used?
Fitting and evaluation of contact lenses for therapeutic correction of irregular corneas, keratoconus, post-surgical correction, or refractive error.
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