92286 Anterior segment img i & r speclr mic
Also known as: specular microscopy, endothelial cell count, anterior segment imaging
Anterior segment imaging with internal and/or external view using specular microscopy for corneal endothelial assessment.
In Plain Language
cornea cell count test; front eye detailed imaging
Clinical Context
Microscopic examination and photographic documentation of corneal endothelial cells to assess cell count and morphology prior to cataract surgery.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.39 |
| Total RVU | 0.39 |
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 0.39, this code ranks in the 25th percentile among Medicine codes — 2.0x below the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 92286?
CPT 92286 (Anterior segment img i & r speclr mic) is a Medicine code. Anterior segment imaging with internal and/or external view using specular microscopy for corneal endothelial assessment.
Who uses CPT code 92286?
CPT 92286 is used by Ophthalmology, Cornea Specialists, Cataract Surgery. Microscopic examination and photographic documentation of corneal endothelial cells to assess cell count and morphology prior to cataract surgery.
When is CPT 92286 used?
Microscopic examination and photographic documentation of corneal endothelial cells to assess cell count and morphology prior to cataract surgery.
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