76514 Echo examination of eye thickness
Also known as: Eye thickness measurement, Corneal thickness
Echocardiography examination to measure eye thickness or corneal thickness using ultrasound imaging.
In Plain Language
Measurement of eye wall thickness; Cornea thickness check
Clinical Context
Measurement of corneal thickness for evaluation of glaucoma risk, refractive surgery candidacy, and corneal pathology assessment.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.14 |
| Total RVU | 0.14 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
Radiology codes require a written order, clinical indication, and a formal interpretation report. The professional component (modifier -26) and technical component (modifier -TC) may be billed separately.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 0.14, this code ranks in the 1st percentile among Radiology codes — 5.8x below the median (0.81). The highest wRVU in this category is 11.57.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 76514?
CPT 76514 (Echo examination of eye thickness) is a Radiology code. Echocardiography examination to measure eye thickness or corneal thickness using ultrasound imaging.
Who uses CPT code 76514?
CPT 76514 is used by Ophthalmology, Radiology. Measurement of corneal thickness for evaluation of glaucoma risk, refractive surgery candidacy, and corneal pathology assessment.
When is CPT 76514 used?
Measurement of corneal thickness for evaluation of glaucoma risk, refractive surgery candidacy, and corneal pathology assessment.
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