Supporting your EO claim – Ophthalmology Management

Extended ophthalmoscopy (EO) is a helpful tool when dealing with serious posterior segment disease, as evidenced by its frequency of use within the Medicare system; in CY 2013, ophthalmologists used this test during 17% of all eye exams that occurred on Medicare beneficiaries. Consequently, it’s important for you to understand what is needed to support reimbursement.

This article addresses the following subjects:

• What is extended ophthalmoscopy?
• What are the indications?
• When is EO billed?
• What documentation is required?
• How is EO paid?

This article was published in Ophthalmology Management, and 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=112524