Reimbursement for Heterochromatic Flicker Photometry

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Topic: Heterochromatic Flicker Photometry

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Updated: 06/26/2018

This FAQ addresses the following:

What is heterochromatic flicker photometry (HFP)?
How does HFP work?
Who is a candidate for HFP?
What CPT code do we use to report measurement of MPOD?
What is the Medicare allowed amount for 0506T?
Does measurement of MPOD have a global surgery period?
Where is this test performed?
What about repeat HFP testing?
What does “interpretation and report” require for HFP?
How do I document patient acknowledgement of financial responsibility?

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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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