92288 Scr dark adaptation meas i & r
Also known as: screening dark adaptation, quick night vision test, scotopic screening
Screening dark adaptation measurement to assess recovery of night vision following light exposure.
In Plain Language
simple night vision test; quick dark adaptation check
Clinical Context
Rapid screening assessment of dark adaptation to identify gross night blindness or photopic-scotopic transition abnormalities.
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 92288?
CPT 92288 (Scr dark adaptation meas i & r) is a Medicine code. Screening dark adaptation measurement to assess recovery of night vision following light exposure.
Who uses CPT code 92288?
CPT 92288 is used by Ophthalmology, Internal Medicine, Primary Care. Rapid screening assessment of dark adaptation to identify gross night blindness or photopic-scotopic transition abnormalities.
When is CPT 92288 used?
Rapid screening assessment of dark adaptation to identify gross night blindness or photopic-scotopic transition abnormalities.
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