TMPPM 2010 > Vision and Hearing Services Handbook > Vision Care Professionals > Services/Benefits, Limitations and Prior Authorization > Ophthalmological Services

   
 

3.3.4 Ophthalmological Services

Ophthalmological services include medical services, surgical services, and consultations.

Bilateral ophthalmological services must be billed with a quantity of one. Unless specifically defined by description as a unilateral procedure code, all ophthalmological services listed are considered bilateral and should not be billed with a quantity of two.

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


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