Reimbursement for Extended Color Vision Testing

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Updated: 02/01/2023

This FAQ addresses the following:

What is extended color vision testing?
What CPT code describes this test?
Is color vision testing covered by Medicare and other payers?
Please provide an example of good documentation that supports this test.
What does Medicare allow for extended color vision testing?
How often may this test be repeated?
Must the physician be present while this test is performed?
May we ever bill the patient for color vision testing?

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The reimbursement information is provided by Corcoran Consulting Group based on publicly available information from CMS, the AMA, and other sources. The reader is strongly encouraged to review federal and state laws, regulations, code sets, and official instructions promulgated by Medicare and other payers. This document is not an official source nor is it a complete guide on reimbursement. Although we believe this information is accurate at the time of publication, the reader is reminded that this information, including references and hyperlinks, changes over time, and may be incorrect at any time following publication.

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