99174 Ocular instrumnt screening bil
Also known as: instrument screening, photoscreening, retinoscopy screening
Ocular instrument screening evaluation using specialized equipment such as retinoscope or photoscreening to assess eye focusing and alignment bilaterally.
In Plain Language
special eye machine testing both eyes
Clinical Context
Used for instrumental ocular screening to detect refractive errors, amblyopia, or ocular misalignment in pediatric populations.
RVU Information
CPT 99174 does not have a physician work RVU assigned by CMS. Reimbursement for this code is determined by payer-specific fee schedules.
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
This code has a work RVU of 0.00, meaning it does not have a physician work component assigned by CMS. In the Medicine category, 34% of codes share this characteristic.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 99174?
CPT 99174 (Ocular instrumnt screening bil) is a Medicine code. Ocular instrument screening evaluation using specialized equipment such as retinoscope or photoscreening to assess eye focusing and alignment bilaterally.
Who uses CPT code 99174?
CPT 99174 is used by Ophthalmology, Optometry, Pediatrics. Used for instrumental ocular screening to detect refractive errors, amblyopia, or ocular misalignment in pediatric populations.
When is CPT 99174 used?
Used for instrumental ocular screening to detect refractive errors, amblyopia, or ocular misalignment in pediatric populations.
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