92285 External ocular photography
Also known as: external eye photo, ocular surface photography, lid photography
External ocular photography to document eyelid, conjunctival, or anterior segment pathology for medical record documentation.
In Plain Language
eye surface picture; eyelid photograph
Clinical Context
Photography of external ocular structures for baseline documentation and monitoring of eyelid disease, conjunctival pathology, or post-operative status.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.05 |
| Total RVU | 0.05 |
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 0.05, this code ranks in the 1st percentile among Medicine codes — 15.6x below the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 92285?
CPT 92285 (External ocular photography) is a Medicine code. External ocular photography to document eyelid, conjunctival, or anterior segment pathology for medical record documentation.
Who uses CPT code 92285?
CPT 92285 is used by Ophthalmology, Oculoplastics, Internal Medicine. Photography of external ocular structures for baseline documentation and monitoring of eyelid disease, conjunctival pathology, or post-operative status.
When is CPT 92285 used?
Photography of external ocular structures for baseline documentation and monitoring of eyelid disease, conjunctival pathology, or post-operative status.
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