92228 Img rta detc/mntr ds phy/qhp
Also known as: retinal imaging physician, diabetic eye screening, retinal disease monitoring
Imaging of retina for detection and monitoring of diabetic retinopathy or other disease processes with physician or qualified healthcare professional interpretation.
In Plain Language
eye back picture with doctor review; professional retina screening
Clinical Context
Screening retinal imaging for diabetic retinopathy detection and disease monitoring with professional interpretation and report generation.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.31 |
| Total RVU | 0.31 |
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 0.31, this code ranks in the 19th percentile among Medicine codes — 2.5x below the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 92228?
CPT 92228 (Img rta detc/mntr ds phy/qhp) is a Medicine code. Imaging of retina for detection and monitoring of diabetic retinopathy or other disease processes with physician or qualified healthcare professional interpretation.
Who uses CPT code 92228?
CPT 92228 is used by Ophthalmology, Endocrinology, Internal Medicine. Screening retinal imaging for diabetic retinopathy detection and disease monitoring with professional interpretation and report generation.
When is CPT 92228 used?
Screening retinal imaging for diabetic retinopathy detection and disease monitoring with professional interpretation and report generation.
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