92227 Img rta detcj/mntr ds staff
Also known as: retinal imaging staff, diabetic retinopathy screening, automated retinal imaging
Imaging of retina for detection and monitoring of diabetic retinopathy or other disease processes performed by non-physician staff.
In Plain Language
eye back picture for diabetes; automated retina screening
Clinical Context
Screening retinal imaging for diabetic retinopathy detection and monitoring, performed by clinical staff without physician interpretation component.
RVU Information
CPT 92227 does not have a physician work RVU assigned by CMS. Reimbursement for this code is determined by payer-specific fee schedules.
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
This code has a work RVU of 0.00, meaning it does not have a physician work component assigned by CMS. In the Medicine category, 34% of codes share this characteristic.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 92227?
CPT 92227 (Img rta detcj/mntr ds staff) is a Medicine code. Imaging of retina for detection and monitoring of diabetic retinopathy or other disease processes performed by non-physician staff.
Who uses CPT code 92227?
CPT 92227 is used by Ophthalmology, Endocrinology, Internal Medicine. Screening retinal imaging for diabetic retinopathy detection and monitoring, performed by clinical staff without physician interpretation component.
When is CPT 92227 used?
Screening retinal imaging for diabetic retinopathy detection and monitoring, performed by clinical staff without physician interpretation component.
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