92283 Extnd color vision xm
Also known as: color vision test, Ishihara test, color blindness screening
Extended color vision examination to quantitatively assess color discrimination and identify color vision deficiencies.
In Plain Language
color blindness test; color recognition exam
Clinical Context
Detailed assessment of color discrimination ability to diagnose congenital or acquired color vision defects, and evaluate retinal disease.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.17 |
| Total RVU | 0.17 |
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 0.17, this code ranks in the 8th percentile among Medicine codes — 4.6x below the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 92283?
CPT 92283 (Extnd color vision xm) is a Medicine code. Extended color vision examination to quantitatively assess color discrimination and identify color vision deficiencies.
Who uses CPT code 92283?
CPT 92283 is used by Ophthalmology, Internal Medicine, Occupational Medicine. Detailed assessment of color discrimination ability to diagnose congenital or acquired color vision defects, and evaluate retinal disease.
When is CPT 92283 used?
Detailed assessment of color discrimination ability to diagnose congenital or acquired color vision defects, and evaluate retinal disease.
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