99177 Ocular instrumnt screening bil
Also known as: instrument screening, photoscreening, ocular alignment screening
Ocular instrument screening evaluation using specialized equipment to assess refractive error and ocular alignment in both eyes bilaterally.
In Plain Language
special eye equipment testing for focusing and alignment
Clinical Context
Used for instrumental screening to detect refractive errors and ocular alignment disorders in pediatric and school settings.
RVU Information
CPT 99177 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 99177?
CPT 99177 (Ocular instrumnt screening bil) is a Medicine code. Ocular instrument screening evaluation using specialized equipment to assess refractive error and ocular alignment in both eyes bilaterally.
Who uses CPT code 99177?
CPT 99177 is used by Ophthalmology, Optometry, Pediatrics. Used for instrumental screening to detect refractive errors and ocular alignment disorders in pediatric and school settings.
When is CPT 99177 used?
Used for instrumental screening to detect refractive errors and ocular alignment disorders in pediatric and school settings.
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