Comprehensive Exam

CPT Code 92014: Comprehensive Eye Exam, Established Patient

Ophthalmological services: medical examination and evaluation, with initiation or continuation of diagnostic and treatment program; comprehensive, established patient, 1 or more visits

What is CPT 92014?

CPT 92014 reports a comprehensive eye examination for an established patient (seen within the last 3 years by a provider in your practice). Like 92004, it requires a full medical evaluation of the visual system plus initiation or continuation of a diagnostic and treatment program.

When to use CPT 92014

Use CPT 92014 for an established patient receiving a comprehensive eye exam with continuation or initiation of a diagnostic and treatment program. Requires all comprehensive ophthalmological elements.

Documentation requirements

  • Established patient (seen within 3 years by any provider of same specialty in your practice)
  • Chief complaint and interval history
  • Visual acuity (distance and near)
  • External and internal examination
  • Gross visual fields
  • Basic sensorimotor examination
  • Biomicroscopy where indicated
  • Tonometry where indicated
  • Initiation or continuation of a diagnostic and treatment program

Reimbursement

$100 to $140 (varies by locality and payer)

National averages only. Rates vary by locality, payer, and fee schedule. Verify with your contracted payers.

Common modifiers

  • -25
  • -57
  • -GA
  • -GY

Common denial reasons for CPT 92014

  • Patient was actually new (should be 92004)
  • Missing required comprehensive elements
  • Frequency limit exceeded for payer
  • Diagnosis not medically necessary

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Frequently Asked Questions About CPT 92014

CPT 92014 is a comprehensive ophthalmological service for an established patient. It includes a full medical evaluation of the visual system with continuation or initiation of a diagnostic and treatment program.
Medicare does not set a universal frequency limit on 92014, but medical necessity must be documented for every visit. Vision plans often limit comprehensive exams to once per 12 or 24 months. Check the payer's policy before billing.
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