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92288 Scr dark adaptation meas i & r

Medicine

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 RVU0.17
Total RVU0.17

Est. Medicare Payment

$5.68

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

OphthalmologyInternal MedicinePrimary Care

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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