Continuing Changes for CPT Codes in 2012 – Review of Ophthalmology

Highlights of change that will commonly affect ophthalmic practices this year, including additions, modifications and deletions.

This article answers the following questions:

• What new Category I ophthalmic codes appear in the 2012 Current Procedural Terminology manual?
• What other ophthalmic Category I codes were deleted?
• Were there any new Category III codes in the 2012 CPT manual?
• Were there any additions to the Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System manual?
• What reimbursement changes occur for Ambulatory Surgery Centers in 2012?
• Have there been any changes to the Conditions for Coverage for ASCs?
• What reimbursement rte changes were made to Hospital Outpatient Departments?
• What types of ophthalmic services are being scrutinized by the Office of Inspector General in 2012?
• Are there any other concerns for practices utilizing electronic health records?
• Is the Physician Quality Reporting System continuing in 2012?
• Is the PQRS program still voluntary in 2012?
• What changes take place with the E-prescribing (eRx) bonus program in 2012?
• Are there additional considerations for the eRx program?
• Were there any additional Part B costs to Medicare beneficiaries in 2012?

This article was published in Review of Ophthalmology’s Medicare Q & A column, which is written by Corcoran’s Vice-President, Donna McCune, CCS-P, COE, CPMA. To view the entire article in Review of Ophthalmology, click on the link below:

http://bt.e-ditionsbyfry.com/publication/?i=105915

See page 27.