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6.3.41 Ophthalmology

When an ophthalmologist sees a client for a minor condition that does not require a complete eye exam, such as conjunctivitis, providers are to use the appropriate office E/M code.

Providers are to use the eye exam procedure codes with a diagnosis of ophthalmological disease or injury.

Refer to: Subsection 3.3.4, "Ophthalmological Services" in "Vision and Hearing Services Handbook" (Vol. 2, Provider Handbooks).