The ABCs of VEP – Ophthalmology Management

Here’s a look at the coding intricacies of visual evoked potential testing.

This article answers the following questions:

• What is visual evoked potential (VEP) testing, and why do physicians perform it?
• How do payers reimburse this test?
• Must the physician be present while the technician performs VEP testing?
• What is the frequency of VEP testing in Medicare?
• Is VEP testing bundled with other services?

This article was published in Ophthalmology Management’s Coding & Reimbursement column, which is written by Corcoran’s Executive Vice-President, Suzanne Corcoran, COE. To view the entire article in Ophthalmology Management, click on the link below:

http://www.ophthalmologymanagement.com/articleviewer.aspx?articleID=111555