Ophthalmology coding is the use of accurate alphanumeric codes to represent various diagnostic procedures and treatments in ophthalmology. Coders have to be well-versed in coding practices such as CPT, ICD, ICD-9 and HCPCS codes. Though the eyes cover a very small area of the body, the complications and diseases are diverse, and so, ophthalmology includes [...]
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Ophthalmology Coding: Optimize Your Reimbursement
August 2nd, 2009 
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