November 14, 2012
Ophthalmic Biometry (CPT Codes 76519 and 92136): Valid Places of Service
Effective immediately, CGS will allow ophthalmic biometry only in the following places of service:
- 11 (office)
- 21 (inpatient hospital) - NOTE: Only the interpretation is payable in this place of service
- 22 (outpatient hospital) - NOTE: Only the interpretation is payable in this place of service
- 24 (ambulatory surgical center)
- 49 (independent clinic)
This change applies to the following CPT codes:
- CPT code 76519: ophthalmic biometry by ultrasound echography, A-scan with intraocular lens power calculation
- CPT code 92136: ophthalmic biometry by partial coherence interferometry with intraocular lens power calculation